Job Location : Harrisonburg,VA, USA
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.
How this Role Will Be Impactful
FARMER FOCUS brand of organic meat products has an opportunity for a Part Time Weigh Person. The successful candidate must have a safety-first and hands-on mindset, be a self-motivated partner supporting the Live team, and drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. Maintains grower files/records and maintain exceptional relations with our growers.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
* Responsible for gathering and reporting bird weights.
* Taking Avian Influenza (AI) Swabs and delivering to state lab.
* Pull water samples at farms.
* All other related duties as assigned by Management.
What You Bring to the Role
* Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate required.
* Knowledge of standard agricultural practices.
* Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
* Must be able to work in a dusty, dirty environment.
* Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel internal Company programs/ applications).
* Proficient math skills
* Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.
* Proficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
* Ability to pay attention to detail.
* Ability to exercise good judgement.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
* Must be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, stoop.
* Noise level for this work environment is typically moderate to high.
Other Requirements
* May need to physically move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
* Positive attitude, good judgment, and excellent time management skills.
* Will use personal vehicle, will be paid mileage.
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.