Farm Worker - Turco Farm - New York Mills, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store
About The Position
The Farm Worker performs general labor to assist the Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving farm work goals. Duties include daily chores, operating machinery and equipment, and handling and caring for live turkeys. The role involves light paperwork and basic math, frequent walking on uneven surfaces, frequent lifting, twisting, bending, and squatting, and working in varying temperature environments. Employees follow farm safety, live production, biosecurity, and animal welfare requirements, and communicate with coworkers and farm management in a positive, team-oriented manner.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer and must not require employer sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future.
- Must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned farm.
- Good previous attendance record in school and/or previous employment.
- Able to work seven days per week, with varied hours and some weekends and holidays.
- Math, reading, and writing skills sufficient to perform required recordkeeping.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds from floor to waist height frequently, with occasional lifts from floor to full extension.
- Able to wear eye and respiratory protection equipment continuously.
- Able to walk on uneven surfaces.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver's license.
- High school diploma, current high school enrollment, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
- Help maintain litter to provide optimal conditions for turkeys.
- Record daily information in flock books.
- Operate machinery and equipment when required.
- Follow safety protocols and guidelines, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Follow Live Production processes and procedures.
- Follow biosecurity guidelines, including showering before work, using company-provided boots, and wearing provided scrubs or coveralls in barns.
- Handle and care for live turkeys according to established animal welfare guidelines.
- Communicate openly with fellow employees and farm management.
- Conduct oneself in a positive, team-oriented manner.
- Perform other duties as instructed and assigned by management.
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.
- Paid holidays.
- 401(k).
- Pension.
- Stock purchase plan.
- Continuing education.
- Free two-year community or technical college tuition for employees' children.
- Advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
