Stack Off - Acorn Marination 2nd Shift

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Stack Off Job Description

Job Title: Stack Off

Department: Production / Operations

Reports To: Acorn Roll Stock Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Location: Acorn

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Shift / Schedule: 2nd Shift

Travel Requirements: [ Insert travel expectations ]

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Stack Off position is responsible for supporting production operations by lifting, carrying, stacking, and moving product, boxes, materials, and equipment as needed throughout the plant. This role helps ensure product is handled safely, pallets are stacked properly, and production areas are supported based on business needs.

The Stack Off team member plays an important role in maintaining product flow, supporting multiple departments, following safety procedures, and contributing to a clean and safe working environment. This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in a fast-paced manufacturing and poultry production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lift 45 to 75 pounds repeatedly as part of daily production duties.
• Stack pallets up to 10 high while maintaining stability and safety.
• Perform repeated lifting, bending, carrying, and stacking tasks.
• Work throughout various departments to assist where needed.
• Support production flow by moving, stacking, and organizing product, boxes, tools, equipment, and materials.
• Follow all safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment.
• Prevent and report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, or safety concerns.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and Process Safety Management related requirements as applicable.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow company policies, department procedures, and production standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $18.25/hr

Additional Compensation: Shift Differential

The posted compensation range for this role should reflect the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.

Benefits

Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match , HSA and FSA, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.

All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have eligibility to work in the United States.
• Ability to learn and perform general labor duties.
• Ability to lift 45 to 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to stack pallets up to 10 high while maintaining stability and safety.
• Ability to perform repeated lifting, bending, carrying, and stacking.
• Ability to work in various departments and assist where needed.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, including overtime and some weekends as required .
• Ability to follow safety requirements, company policies, and department procedures.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to pass SVO pre-employment/post-offer checks.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Related production, manufacturing, food processing, poultry processing, warehouse, palletizing, or general labor experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience stacking pallets, handling materials, or moving product in a production or warehouse setting.
• Willingness to work in different production areas based on business needs.

New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel

Work is conducted primarily in a manufacturing and poultry production environment. This role may require working in multiple departments throughout the plant based on production needs. Production areas may include wet and moist floors, metal and plastic grating surfaces, and other plant conditions. The team member may be exposed to temperatures ranging from approximately 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, including ambient and high-humidity conditions. The team member may handle product ranging from approximately 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit and may be exposed to noise levels ranging from approximately 50 dB to 110 dB. The team member may also be exposed to dust and chemicals used in a poultry and food processing facility. This position requires a variety of physical labor, including standing for long periods, walking, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting and carrying boxes, tools, equipment, and materials, repeated lifting and bending, and lifting 45 to 75 pounds repeatedly. Hearing and eye protective equipment are required in the production area. Hair and beard nets are required in the production area. Additional personal protective equipment may be required based on task, location, and safety requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.

Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer

Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.

All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.

About Farmer Focus

Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.

Farmer Focus is committed to equal employment opportunities and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. We are dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is inclusive, equitable , and free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Or: EOE, including disability/vets

Farmer Focus is committed to the principles of equal employment and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is inclusive and equitable, free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based upon an individual's age, race (including traits historically associated with race, which includes hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity, or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), military status (including status as a uniformed servicemember, a veteran, or dependent of a servicemember), or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Farmer Focus is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.