Live Receiving Operator- 1st Shift
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Harrisonburg, LA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Details
Job Title:Live Receiving Operator
Compensation:$23.50/hr.
Department:Live Receiving
Reports To:Production Supervisor Live Receiving
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Liberty
Work Arrangement:On-site
Shift / Schedule:1stshift
Travel Requirements:NA
Employment Type:Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
This position is responsible for safely and efficiently unloading and loading live bird cage racks from trucks using lift equipment in a timely manner. The role supports live receiving operations by maintaining a safe clean work environment following humane handling policies for live birds at all times and complying with all applicable Farmer Focus policies.
Key Responsibilities
Efficiently and safely unload cage racks from trucks to the loading dock and load empty racks back onto trucks.
Operate or train to operateforkliftequipment safely in tight congested work areas.
Follow humane handling policies for live birds at all times.
Work in all-weather environments including snow rain ice and sun.
Maintain a clean neat and orderly work area.
Rotate through all live hang rotations as needed.
Occasionally assist with removing truck plastic covers and unstrapping cages.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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 payrollpaid time off and sickleavesemi-subsidized medical coverage dental and vision plan options a 401(k) plan with company match education reimbursement opportunities employeeassistanceprograms (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 ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time.
Qualifications
Ability and willingness to be trained to safely operate lift equipment.
Ability to obtainforkliftoperator certification.
Ability to follow humane handling policies safety procedures and all applicable company policies at all times.
Ability to maneuver lift equipment in tight congested work areas.
Ability to work overtime as needed and maintain good attendance.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
New team members must be able to pass a drugandalcoholpost-offerandprior to the start of their employment.Mustbe authorized towork in the United States.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 performed on-site in live receiving and loading areas and may require working in all-weather environments including snow rain ice and sun. The role requires sitting for prolonged periods while operating lift equipment maneuvering in tight and congested areas occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. assisting with removal of truck plastic covers and unstrapping cages and working overtime as needed. Team members must follow safety requirements humane handling policies and all applicable PPE and company policies.
This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the roleisfilled.
Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profilessubmittedby staffing agencies recruiters or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active role-specific request from theRecruitingteam 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 mustcomply withapplicable 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 inservant 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.
EOE including disability/vets
Required Experience:
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