Farm Manager

Willmar, MN
Full Time
Entry Level
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]
 
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