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Farm Worker - Jones Farm - Hawick, MN - Jennie-O Turkey Store
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What they do
A Farm, Nursery, or Greenhouse Worker propagates, cultivates and harvests plants, primarily flowers, trees, shrubs and sod, and other crops such as mushrooms that are grown in greenhouses, or grows and harvests farm crops such as grain, fruit or vegetables. Operates and maintains equipment used to grow and harvest plants and crops. Cares for animals including dairy cows or chickens, pigs or other animals raised for meat.
$34,563 / year median in Minnesota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
- Jones Farm
- Hawick, MN
- Jennie-O Turkey Store Hawick, MN, United States Be the First to Apply Job Description Farm Worker Full Time
- Hourly At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package.
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, 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 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).
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 with some 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 40 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 two-year 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 long-term opportunities available.