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 Overview

The Floating Maintenance Mechanic is a key member of our 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, meaning the mechanic will work between both plants depending on operational needs. Shift schedules may vary, including mid‑day shifts designed to overlap with both 1st and 2nd shift operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain mobile equipment such as electric and manual pallet jacks, forklifts, and any other mobile machinery needed.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Conduct safety inspections and ensure all mobile equipment meets OSHA and company standards.
• Maintenance accurate records or repairs, parts usage, and maintenance activities

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with major breakdowns within the plant, including equipment teardown, setup, and reassembly.
• Support maintenance teams during high priority or emergency repairs
• Collaborate with production and maintenance supervisors to prioritize work orders
• Perform general mechanical tasks as needed, similar to a traditional industrial maintenance mechanic.

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 plants
• Strong commitment to safety and company policies
• Comfortable working in a poultry processing 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.