Stack Off- 1st shift Pack Out Acorn

Job Details 

Job Title: Stack Off 

Compensation: $18.25/hr.
Department: Pack Out
Reports To: Pack Out Supervisor 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Acorn Facility
Work Arrangement: On-Site 
Shift / Schedule: Full-time 
Travel Requirements: N/A
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. 

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. 
• Learn and perform general labor duties. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

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  

• Ability to repeatedly lift and move products weighing 45 to 75 pounds throughout the shift.
• Ability to safely and accurately stack pallets up to 10 pallets high while maintaining product stability and workplace safety standards.
• Ability to perform continuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, carrying, reaching, and stacking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while following all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, 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 and alcohol 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 performed in a poultry production environment and may involve supporting multiple departments based on business needs. Team members may work in varying temperatures, wet or humid conditions, elevated noise levels, and around dust, food-processing chemicals, and moving equipment. Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and regularly lifting and moving materials weighing 45 to 75 pounds. Required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hearing and eye protection, hair nets, and beard nets, must be worn as applicable.

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.  

EOE, including disability/vets