Machine Operator - 1st Shift Acorn
Farmer FocusAbout the role
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.
Job Title: Machine Operator
Department: Acorn Operations
Reports To: Acorn Maintenance Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Acorn Plant
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Shift / Schedule: Full-time
Travel Requirements: N/A
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
The Machine Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining assigned production equipment at Farmer Focus’s Acorn packing plant. This role supports safe, efficient, and high-quality production by maintaining strong quality, productivity, and equipment standards while following all safety programs, food safety requirements, and company procedures.
The Machine Operator plays an important role in supporting packing plant operations by identifying mechanical concerns, communicating equipment issues, completing assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, and helping ensure production equipment runs safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Operate, monitor, and maintain assigned machinery and equipment in the Acorn packing plant.
Maintain superior quality, productivity, and equipment standards for assigned areas and equipment.
Follow all safety programs, procedures, and company requirements.
Maintain and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components.
Identify parts, equipment, or machines that need new or replacement parts.
Respond to production area requests when mechanical or equipment issues have been identified.
Communicate with production management and production team members to diagnose equipment issues and determine potential mechanical problems.
Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment as required.
Complete assigned tasks accurately and efficiently, using time and resources effectively.
Read and follow lockout/tagout and confined space entry procedures as required.
Read and interpret documents, instructions, and drawings related to the role.
Support equipment reliability, production flow, and safe pl
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