What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machine Operator Lead - 2nd Shift Acorn position at Farmer Focus?
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.
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.
Position Summary
The Machine Operator Lead – Ossid/Reiser VSP/Rollstock Machine Mechanic plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of Ossid/Reiser VSP/Rollstock equipment and other production machinery within our poultry processing facility. This position combines hands‑on mechanical expertise with leadership responsibilities, supporting production teams, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot Ossid/Reiser VSP/Rollstock packaging machines and related equipment
Oversee machine operators and guide them on the floor
Perform mechanical repairs, adjustments, and calibrations to ensure optimal machine performance
Identify worn, damaged, or failing parts and coordinate replacement and repair
Conduct routine and advanced preventive maintenance to minimize downtime
Respond promptly to production requests when mechanical issues arise
Qualifications
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and schematics
Knowledge working on Ossid/Reiser VSP/Rollstock packaging machines
Basic mathematical skills required for measurements and adjustments
Ability to safely follow procedures and complete required paperwork
Strong commitment to safety and company policies
Ability to work scheduled shifts, including weekends and overtime as needed
Comfortable working in a poultry environment, including cold or wet conditions
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.