Farm Manager

Willmar Poultry Farms•Willmar, MN

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Willmar Poultry Farms is seeking a full-time Farm Manager . An Affiliate of Life-Science Innovations, Willmar Poultry Farms is a commercial grow out company who grows turkeys for various customers, with farms located in the Willmar, MN and Redwood Falls, MN areas. Summary of Core Responsibilities: This position oversees day-to-day operations of the turkey farm. This position is responsible for turkey flock health, barn maintenance, ventilation, mechanical systems, and processing flow and timing. Flock Care Manages day-to-day operations with the goal of keeping the turkey flock healthy until they fully mature. Ensures feed and water systems are working properly. Records a variety of data including vaccinations and medications, mortality, water treatment, rodent activity, and traffic flow of people. Manages and orders feed for barns. Checks the barn, multiple times per day, for any dead birds. Properly disposes birds that have died. Euthanizes birds that are beyond recovery, as needed. Responds to all alarm calls for barns, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Farm and Barn Maintenance Performs maintenance of barn equipment, mechanical systems, and machine equipment. Manages ventilation in the barns to support a safe environment for turkeys. Regulation Enforces company policies, procedures related to biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety; and, all regulatory requirements. Ideal Candidate Summary: High School diploma or equivalent preferred Valid Minnesota Driver’s License Be willing to work in animal production conditions and handle live birds; prior experience of 6 months minimum in animal husbandry and welfare preferred Must be capable of bending, pushing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods Must be able to adhere to bio-security and animal welfare policies Self-Starter Leadership or Supervisory experience Ability to make sound business decisions and work independently Confidence using technology A positive attitude Must have personal transportation to get to barn locations Compensation and Benefits Eligible: We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, two personal days per year, holiday pay, and company paid life insurance. Starting wage: $21.07-$26.34 Apply Online or to Further Inquire Contact: Melissa Quisberg | HR Partnership Manager 320-222-9692 | [email protected]

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent preferred
Valid Minnesota Driver’s License
Be willing to work in animal production conditions and handle live birds; prior experience of 6 months minimum in animal husbandry and welfare preferred
Must be capable of bending, pushing, stooping, and lifting up to 50 pounds
Must be able to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
Must be able to adhere to bio-security and animal welfare policies
Self-Starter
Leadership or Supervisory experience
Ability to make sound business decisions and work independently
Confidence using technology
A positive attitude
Must have personal transportation to get to barn locations

Responsibilities

oversees day-to-day operations of the turkey farm
responsible for turkey flock health, barn maintenance, ventilation, mechanical systems, and processing flow and timing
Manages day-to-day operations with the goal of keeping the turkey flock healthy until they fully mature
Ensures feed and water systems are working properly
Records a variety of data including vaccinations and medications, mortality, water treatment, rodent activity, and traffic flow of people
Manages and orders feed for barns
Checks the barn, multiple times per day, for any dead birds
Properly disposes birds that have died
Euthanizes birds that are beyond recovery, as needed
Responds to all alarm calls for barns, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Performs maintenance of barn equipment, mechanical systems, and machine equipment
Manages ventilation in the barns to support a safe environment for turkeys
Enforces company policies, procedures related to biosecurity, animal welfare, and safety; and, all regulatory requirements