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General Labor 2nd Shift

farmerfocus
Companyfarmerfocus
CategoryManufacturing
LocationHarrisonburg VA
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted31 Jul 2026
Last verified9 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (workday)
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Description
2nd Shift General Labor Job   Description Job Title:   General Labor Department:   Production Reports To:    Debone Superintendent FLSA Status:   Non- Exempt Location:   On Plant / Assigned Location(s) Work Arrangement:   On- Site Shift / Schedule:   2nd   Shift Travel Requirements:   None Employment Type:   Full-time Role Overview / Purpose and Scope The General Labor position works in a production   area   processing poultry   products . This role may involve working with live poultry, raw products, and/or cooked products depending on the assigned department and production needs. Typical assignments may include live hang, evisceration, debone, cut up, marinating, stack off, Polybag, Retail, Warehouse, and other production areas. This role supports Farmer Focus production operations by helping process products safely, efficiently, and according to company standards. General Labor team members play   an important role   in   maintaining   product quality, supporting production flow, following safety procedures, and helping ensure a clean and safe work environment. This position usually works five to six days per week, and overtime may be   required   based on production needs. Key Responsibilities • Work at various stations along the production line processing poultry food products. • Perform assigned general labor duties in production areas, which may include live hang, evisceration, debone, cut up, marinating, stack off, Polybag, Retail, Warehouse, or other areas as needed. • Handle live poultry, raw products, and/or cooked products depending on department assignment. • 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. • Participate in company and department safety programs. • Support production needs by working assigned shifts, overtime, and some weekends as   required . • Perform other duties as assigned. Compensation: $17.50 per hour Additional Compensation: $1.50 per hour, 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 work in a poultry production environment. • 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, or general labor experience. • Experience working in a fast-paced production environment. • 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 with live poultry, raw products, and/or cooked products. 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, feathers, and chemicals used in a poultry and food processing facility. This position may require physical labor, including standing for   long periods , walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing ladders,   lifting   and carrying boxes, tools, equipment, and materials, and performing repetitive production tasks. 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. EOE, including disability/vets