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

A Requisitioner (often titled as a Maintenance Requisitioner, Purchasing Assistant, or Parts Room Clerk) is responsible for researching, ordering, and managing inventory for maintenance parts, supplies, and services needed for poultry processing operations. This role acts as a bridge between the maintenance/production teams and vendors to ensure operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Purchasing & Procurement: Research, source, and place orders for maintenance-related parts and services.
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records, receive deliveries, and manage the parts room, ensuring it is clean, safe, and organized.
• System Management: Utilize software systems (such as SAP or Eptura) to process purchase orders and track inventory.
• Vendor Communication: Communicate with vendors to check availability, pricing, and shipping status.
• Support & Coordination: Act as a backup for the division purchasing coordinator, participate in special projects, and support the hatchery or feed mill operations with purchasing needs.
• Cost Analysis: Perform price comparisons to ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience in a parts room, inventory control, or purchasing role (ideally within an industrial or manufacturing setting) is often required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in email, spreadsheets (Excel), and ERP software (SAP/Eptura) is necessary.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with maintenance supplies or poultry processing equipment is beneficial.
• Abilities: High attention to detail, ability to multitask under pressure, and strong communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Environment: The role frequently operates within a, very loud, wet, or humid plant environment with moving mechanical parts.
• Safety: Strict adherence to safety protocols, including wearing protective equipment (hair net, beard net, gloves, smock, slip-proof boots, ear protection).

This role is sometimes combined with "Receiver" or "Maintenance Support Coordinator" positions.

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.