Jennie-O Turkey Store – Assistant Farm Manager – Dovre Brood Farm – Barron, WI

Job Responsibilities

1. Raising and caring of Poults from placement until move

2. Includes responsibilities 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. Also will need to work at other farms at times

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

What you will receive:

• 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 the 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

Questions on our on-line application process? Please call 715-537-3131 and we will help!

At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Jennie-O Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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