DescriptionFarm Worker
Full Time Hourly
At Hormel Foods base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is$19.25 per hour.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States a lawful permanent resident or have authorization to work in the United States
- Applicants must not now or any time in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Purpose of Position:
General labor to assist Farm Manager and Farm Assistant Manager in achieving required work goals. This includes but is not limited to daily chores running machinery and equipment research sample collection assist in various lab activities and handle and care for live turkeys. This position will require light paperwork some math skills walking on uneven surfaces frequently lifting twist bending and squatting frequently and varying temperature environments.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Help perform daily chores as assigned by farm management.
- Assist in various research sampling and data collection
- Monitor assist and run the battery cages
- Assist in various laboratory activities necropsies microbiology sample preparation etc.
- 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 but not limited to showering before work each day not wearing personal shoes on farm using company provided boots on farm and in barns wearing provided scrubs/coveralls in barns.
- 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.
Minimum Qualification:
- 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 every other weekends and holidays.
- Possess a level of math reading and writing skills necessary to successfully perform record keeping task required of the position.
- 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.
Preferred qualifications:
- Valid drivers license.
- High school diploma or actively enrolled in high school or equivalent.
What you will receive:
- Competitive pay with pay increases
- You will be trained on all equipment and procedures to prepare you for your role
- Extraordinary benefit package including medical dental vision 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 twoyear community/technical college tuition for children of employees and much more.
- Advancement opportunities
- Employment with a solid employer People stay here for the great employee experience and the longterm opportunities available.
JennieO Turkey Store is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.
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