Manifester - Pack Out 1st Shift Acorn

Job Details 

Job Title: Manifester 

Compensation Range: $20.50/hr.
Department: Pack Out
Reports To: Pack Out Supervisor 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Acorn Facility
Work Arrangement: On-Site 
Shift / Schedule: 1st Shift
Travel Requirements: NA
Employment Type: Full-time 

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope 

The Manifester is responsible for accurately scanning, documenting, labeling, and verifying pallets to support efficient production, shipping, inventory, and recordkeeping processes. This role helps ensure proper case counts; weights, dates, destination information, and pallet documentation are captured accurately and completed within established time frames. 

The Manifester plays an important role in supporting product traceability, shipment accuracy, inventory control, and smooth production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing and poultry production environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Scan pallets to accurately capture proper case counts, weights, and dates. 

• Document numbers, codes, and other required information for each pallet. 

• Create pallet labels when applicable. 

• Ensure that all paperwork is completed accurately and within established time frames. 

• Complete recordkeeping requirements in accordance with company procedures. 

• Verify pallets and labels are accurate before the product is moved or shipped. 

• Ensure pallets are sent to the correct destination. 

• Operate pallet jacks or related equipment as required and authorized. 

• Work closely with production, warehouse, shipping, and other team members to support accurate product movement. 

• Identify and communicate discrepancies, labeling concerns, or documentation issues. 

• Follow all safety rules, instructions, and company procedures. 

• Take initiative to proactively resolve issues independently when discovered. 

• 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 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 

• Jack operator license required. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly. 

• Willingness to work as part of a team. 

• Regular and reliable attendance is required. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule. 

• Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required. 

• Ability to accurately scan, document, label, and verify pallet information. 

• Ability to complete paperwork and record keeping accurately and within required time frames. 

• Ability to take initiative and proactively resolve issues independently when discovered. 

• Ability to follow all safety rules, instructions, and company procedures. 

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior experience in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, shipping, receiving, food processing, or poultry processing environment. 

• Experience using scanning equipment, pallet labeling systems, or inventory documentation processes. 

• Experience operating a pallet jack or similar material handling equipment. 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 

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 conducted primarily in a manufacturing and production environment. This role requires access to production, warehouse, shipping, or related plant areas. The team member must be able to tolerate varying heat, wet, and cold conditions within the plant. 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. This position may require standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, scanning pallets, operating pallet jacks or related equipment, and working in a fast-paced production or warehouse environment. 

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