Jennie-O Turkey - Assistant Farm Manager - Home Farm - Barron, WI
About The Position
Job Responsibilities 1. Raising and caring of poults from placement until move 2. Includes responsibilities such as general repairs and maintenance 3. Daily and weekly preparation and scheduling 4. Implementation and execution of daily chores 5. Ability to follow sanitation policies as prescribed by company directives 6. Will be held responsible for flock performance 7. Assist in the supervision of employees sent to the farm 8. Ability to work scheduled weekends or holidays 9. Will rotate with other farms as scheduled 10. Documentation of flock and bird health records 11. Other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor related to flock health and bird comfort. 12. Assist with placement of day-old poults at other farms as scheduled
Requirements
- Cannot own or raise any type of fowl (i.e. turkeys, chickens, geese, pheasants, parakeets, etc.)
- Ability to meet all sanitation requirements
- Able to work scheduled weekends or holidays
- Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Basic mechanical skills
- No performance work actions in the last 6 months
- No attendance work actions in the last 6 months
- Ability to work in a dusty environment with ammonia present in all weather conditions while using approved respiratory protection
- Facial hair must not compromise respirator face to mask seal (No beards)
- PHYSICAL: Able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, carry & reach while handling turkeys, feed, litter, equipment in a weight range of <10 pounds to >50 pounds from occasionally to a frequent basis
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous turkey experience and/or a farm background (2 years)
- Possess good communications and supervisory skills based on experience or training
Responsibilities
- Raising and caring of poults from placement until move
- Includes responsibilities such as general repairs and maintenance
- Daily and weekly preparation and scheduling
- Implementation and execution of daily chores
- Ability to follow sanitation policies as prescribed by company directives
- Will be held responsible for flock performance
- Assist in the supervision of employees sent to the farm
- Ability to work scheduled weekends or holidays
- Will rotate with other farms as scheduled
- Documentation of flock and bird health records
- Other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor related to flock health and bird comfort.
- Assist with placement of day-old poults at other farms as scheduled
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Extraordinary benefits- Including paid vacation and holidays; weekly paychecks, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage (very affordable compared to area companies AND you become eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment); life insurance; employee stock purchase plan; 401K with match; and tuition reimbursement program
- FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees (hormelinspiredpathways.com)
- Relocation Assistance Program for eligible applicants
- Training- You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
- Advancement opportunities- You are on a direct track to move into higher roles including operator and lead positions, even supervision and management
- Employment with a solid employer- People stay here for the great employee experience and the long-term opportunities available
- medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) and match, Wellness Program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
