Farm Manager - Groen Farm - Belgrade, MN - Jennie-O
$53,895–$70,050 year
On-siteBelgrade, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Maximize grow-out farm productivity and profit by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities in assigned Brood or Grow Facility. Manage flocks to achieve optimum poult and turkey performance while maintaining accurate livability records, individual flock records, monthly checklists, and attendance calendars. Monitor environmental conditions, enforce sanitation and biosecurity procedures, and ensure facility, equipment, and vehicle maintenance. Schedule feed orders, coordinate vaccination activities, and conduct environmental sampling. Review emergency procedures annually and assist in developing profit and capital expenditure plans. Work a 24-hour, 7-day per week schedule including weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Good work history - stability with previous employment or internal position (1 year minimum).
- Performance results - must have met expectations with previous employer, and/or Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) in the following: Attendance and Dependability
- Performance results - must have met expectations with previous employer, and/or Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) in the following: Performance: Quantity and Quality
- Performance results - must have met expectations with previous employer, and/or Jennie-O Turkey Store (internal candidate) in the following: Behavior and Cooperation
- Individual must have a valid driver license with good vehicle operating records.
- Must be in good physical condition (able to wear eye and respiratory, and any/all safety protection for extended periods of time).
- Individual must occasionally to frequently be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, lift, and carry at least 50 pounds.
- Willing to work 7 days/week up to 2 weeks at a time.
- Good math ability to perform farm inventory and other record keeping tasks.
- Good mechanical aptitude and ability to use hand tools to perform minor repairs and maintenance activities.
- Must possess the ability to work effectively and efficiently without supervision.
- Individual is available as needed on a 24 hour, 7 day per week schedule.
- Work assigned weekends and assigned holidays.
Desired Qualifications
- Four years of experience in the field of poultry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably turkeys).
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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