Assistant Farm Manager - Sandridge North Farm - Henning, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store

Hormel Foods Family of Companies • Henning, MN

13d • $48,641 - $62,900

About The Position

The Assistant Farm Manager supports the Farm Manager in maximizing grow-out farm productivity and profitability by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities in an assigned brood or grow facility. The role helps maintain employee morale and retention, supports training, and helps manage production volume, costs, product and supply quality, and safety. It also assists with documentation, farm operations, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

The Assistant Farm Manager helps manage turkey flocks to achieve optimum performance, monitors farm environmental conditions, maintains flock and farm records, and coordinates feed ordering, sanitation, biosecurity, preventative maintenance, and repairs. The position supports safety audits and emergency preparedness, contributes to profit and capital expenditure planning, performs vaccination activities under the direction of the Staff Veterinarian, and ensures animal handling and care follow established welfare guidelines. The individual must be available as needed on a 24-hour, seven-day schedule, including assigned weekends and holidays, and may work seven days per week for up to two weeks at a time.

Requirements

• At least one year of stable work history with a previous employer or in an internal position.
• Performance at expectations in attendance and dependability, quantity and quality of work, behavior, and cooperation.
• Valid driver's license and good vehicle operating records.
• Good physical condition and ability to wear eye, respiratory, and other safety protection for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally to frequently twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work seven days per week for up to two weeks at a time.
• Good math ability for farm inventory and record-keeping tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools for minor repairs and maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
• Availability as needed on a 24-hour, seven-day schedule, including assigned weekends and holidays.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

Nice To Haves

• Four years of poultry-field experience with responsibility and standard performance results, preferably with turkeys.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of company principles and philosophies within assigned farm departments.
• Assist with training farm employees in coordination with the Area Production Supervisor and in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with flock management in coordination with the Farm Manager and according to production guidelines.
• Help plan and direct farm work, maintaining accurate livability and flock records, monthly checklists, bird-handling records, timecards, and attendance calendars.
• Monitor flock environmental conditions and work with the Farm Manager to resolve issues and maintain healthy, comfortable flocks.
• Enforce sanitation and biosecurity procedures and keep the assigned farm and working areas neat and orderly.
• Assist with timely feed scheduling and ordering.
• Help ensure company safety audits are completed and meet or exceed company standards.
• Assist with preventative maintenance and repairs for farm facilities, equipment, and vehicles.
• Use the Brood/Grow Manual and share ideas and procedures that may improve quality and livability.
• Review emergency situations and procedures with the Farm Manager and employees, including fire, standby power, and severe weather.
• Ensure farm and flock inputs and outputs are accurately accounted for and recorded in a timely manner.
• Apply technical knowledge of turkey brooding and growing operations and maintain environmental conditions that support flock performance.
• Use farm resources efficiently, including shavings, electricity, LP gas, medications, and feed.
• Assist with annual profit-plan and capital-expenditure planning and identify resources and performance-improvement objectives.
• Ensure flock-related work is completed, including poult placement, bird transfers, environmental sampling, and other farm activities.
• Manufacture and administer vaccines as directed by the Staff Veterinarian.
• Participate in department activities and problem-solving, including regular employee meetings.
• Ensure turkey handling and care comply with established animal-welfare guidelines.
• Maintain knowledge of grow-out operating procedures, production sanitation procedures, personnel policies, and benefit programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and programs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with pay increases.
• Training on equipment and procedures.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k), pension, and stock purchase plan.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees' children.
• Advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed