Jennie-O Turkey Store – Full Time Grow out Farm Worker – Barron, WI

Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for managing farms in the absences of the farm manager under outline of the Farm Managers Production Guide

2. Help with movement of turkey flocks to confinement growing or range.

3. Work every other weekend replacing farm manager unless otherwise instructed

4. Assist farm managers in all areas of production as needed

5. Supply reliable transportation to work sites

6. Perform repairs, maintenance, on equipment and construction on projects as assigned by supervisor

7. Assist wash, manure crews and shavings delivery or other areas as required

8. Follow sanitation and isolation procedures using tracking patterns

9. Follow safety policies and procedures as recommended

10. Communicate with supervisor on a regular basis to receive work orders as needed

11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor

12. Sample taking (blood-fat-manure)

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic math skills/Able to read and write at 4th grade level
• Able to work weekends & holidays/Supply reliable transportation for travel to work sites
• Cannot own or raise any type of fowl (i.e. turkeys, chickens, geese, pheasants, parakeets, pigs, etc.)
• Able to meet all sanitation requirements/Able to work in a smoke free environment
• PHYSICAL: 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
• Ability to twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, carry, reach while handling turkeys, feed, litter, equipment < 10 lbs. to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous animal husbandry experience and/or farm background (two Years)

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

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.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hiring pay range for this role is $17.50, 6 months $17.70, 1 year $18.15 per hour.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing, 401 (k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

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