Mobile Equipment Reliability Specialist

Mobile Equipment Reliability Specialist Job Description 

Job Title: Mobile Equipment Reliability Specialist  
Department: Reliability / Maintenance 
Reports To: Reliability Manager  
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Acorn and Liberty Facilities, Harrisonburg, VA 
Work Arrangement: On-Site / Float-Based 
Shift / Schedule: 1st shift  
Travel Requirements: Local travel between Acorn and Liberty facilities as needed 
Employment Type: Full-time 

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope 

The Pallet Jack Mechanic is a key member of the maintenance team, responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mobile equipment across both the Acorn and Liberty poultry processing facilities. This role focuses heavily on mobile machinery, including pallet jacks, forklifts, and other powered industrial vehicles, while also supporting general plant maintenance needs as required. This position is float-based and works between both plants depending on operational priorities.

Key Responsibilities 

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile equipment such as electric and manual pallet jacks, forklifts, and other mobile machinery needed to support plant operations. 

• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime, improve reliability, and extend equipment life. 

• Conduct safety inspections and ensure mobile equipment meets OSHA requirements and company safety standards. 

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts usage, inspections, and maintenance activities. 

• Assist with major breakdowns within the plant, including equipment to teardown, setup, and reassembly. 

• Support maintenance teams during high-priority or emergency repairs to minimize operational downtime. 

• Collaborate with production and maintenance supervisors to prioritize work orders and respond to equipment needs. 

• Perform general mechanical tasks as needed, similar to a traditional industrial maintenance mechanic. 

Compensation:  $104,000  

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  

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. 

• Experience repairing forklifts, pallet jacks, or other industrial mobile equipment preferred. 

• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders. 

• Willingness to work flexible shifts and travel between the Acorn and Liberty plants. 

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and company policies. 

• Comfortable working in a poultry processing environment, including cold, wet, and production-area conditions. 

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 performed on-site across the Acorn and Liberty poultry processing facilities in Harrisonburg, VA. This position requires regular movement throughout plant production and maintenance areas and may involve working around mobile equipment, production machinery, varying temperatures, wet or chilled environments, and other standard poultry processing conditions. Appropriate safety equipment is required, including hearing and eye protection, hair and beard nets, and any additional personal protective equipment required by task, location, or safety standards. 

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.