Farm Worker - Fritz Farm - Belgrade, MN - Jennie-O

Hormel Foods • Hawick, MN

104d • $19

About The Position

The Farm Worker position at Hormel Foods involves general labor to assist the Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving required work goals. Responsibilities include daily chores, operating machinery and equipment, and handling and caring for live turkeys. The role requires light paperwork, some math skills, and physical activities such as walking on uneven surfaces, lifting, twisting, bending, and squatting in varying temperature environments.

Requirements

• Must have reliable means of transportation to and from assigned farm.
• Good previous attendance records (school and/or previous employment).
• Able to work 7 days/week with some varied hours and with some weekends and holidays.
• Possess a level of math, reading, and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping tasks.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to waist height frequently, with occasional lifts from floor to full extension.
• Able to wear eye and respiratory protection equipment on a continuous basis.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma, or actively enrolled in high school, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Help perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
• Assist with maintaining litter for optimal conditions for turkeys.
• Record daily information in flock books for record keeping.
• Operate machinery and equipment when required.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines - wearing all required PPE (safety glasses, respiratory equipment, etc).
• Follow all Live Production processes and procedures.
• Follow all biosecurity guidelines, including showering before work each day and using company provided boots.
• Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.
• Handle and care for live turkeys in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
• Have open communication with fellow employees and farm management.
• Conduct self in a positive, team-oriented manner.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with pay increases.
• Training on all equipment and procedures.
• Extraordinary benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Eligible for health care plans after 30 days of employment.
• Life & disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, 401K, pension, stock purchase plan.
• Continuing education and FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Employment with a solid employer known for great employee experience and long-term opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees