38 Farm Assistant jobs in the United States

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**Job Location:** California, MO
**Job Type:** Full Time
**Shift(s) Available:** 1st
**Compensation:** $18.00 - $19.75/hr
**Benefits Information**
+ Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
+ Health and Wellness Incentives
+ Paid Vacation and Holidays
+ 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
+ Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Employee Discounts
**Principal Accountabilities**
+ Lift/handle live birds
+ Gathering eggs and complete sanitation and inventory
+ Maintaining proper feed and water lines
+ Ensuring product safety and quality
+ Cleanliness and housekeeping
**Required Qualifications**
+ Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
+ Must be 16 years of age or older
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Meat processing experience
+ Poultry farm experience
+ Other farming experience
+ Production experience
+ Work history in the last 12 months
**Considered candidates will receive a phone call from a (952) area code. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement.**
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet

Gold Leaf is a farming company whose core focus is to build farms, family, and a future were proud of. We own and operate ~12,000 acres of almonds, pistachios, and dates in California and Arizona, making us a top ~15 grower of these crops globally. Our growth has been enabled by ~$300M of investment from our partners and our 60-person team that operates the farms every day.

Our North Star is to leave the world better than we found it. We have a significant opportunity to do well by doing good - we invest in our team, so that we can invest in differentiated, sustainable farming, so that we can drive financial results. Our farm workers have a $3 starting wage in California, fully paid healthcare, retirement, and parental leave. Our farms use technology and incorporate research-based strategies to maximize production and profitability while minimizing the use of precious natural resources.

Over time, well continue to grow our farms under management, acreage, and team. We hold traditional farming values in high regard: taking pride in quality operations, buying and holding prime farms with a long-term view (everything we buy wed be happy to own forever), and staying grounded in our values: being candid, putting family first, acting like owners and leading by example. Learn more about Gold Leaf Farming at

Role Overview:

The Assistant Farm Manager is a key leader on the Operations team who is responsible for supporting the Farm Manager on the day to day operations of the farms they manage including, but not limited to, executing the irrigation schedule, equipment operations, and repairs and maintenance. The Assistant Farm Manager is also a people leader who helps to give direction and oversee the activities of the Farm Teams. The Assistant Farm Manager is a development role designed to prepare employees for a potential, future Farm Manager role. This role will split time between ~2,000 acres of our Almond farms in Sacramento and Modesto.

Responsibilities:

As a high-growth company, roles will evolve, but initially the key responsibilities of this role will be:

Day to Day Farm Management of Farm Portfolio (65% of time):

• Oversee the daily operations of all GLF properties in their assigned portfolio.
• Oversees the safe operation of the farms at all times, including verifying the proper chemical and equipment training has been completed and documented prior to task completion.
• Verifies compliance with all local, state and federal safety and operations requirements
• Walks farms regularly and intimately knows the current state and quality of all crops. Problem solves day to day issues and supports the Farm Manager in establishing the strategy for when budget deviation is necessary
• Supports Farm Manager in budget tracking, planning, and forecasting including labor procurement when necessary
• Executes irrigation schedules and agronomy playbook tasks
• Manages effective equipment operation including ensuring repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep of all equipment and structures are satisfied in a timely manner to avoid equipment downtime.
• Stays attuned to risks (weather, pests, etc.) that could negatively impact the health of our crops and acts proactively to mitigate potential impact and quickly communicates issues impacting yield to leadership in a timely manner

Lead/Manage/Hold Accountable (LMA) Farm Teams (20% of time):

• Builds strong working relationships with all Foremen, and Field Operators and supports Farm Manager in holding the team accountable for the proper and timely execution of assigned tasks
• Participates in leading a monthly meeting with each farm team to share company and farm updates and receive feedback from the team. The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for partnering with the Farm Manager to consider and act upon the feedback provided in a timely manner.
• Coaches, clears roadblocks, and otherwise assists the team in timely and accurate performance.
• Helps to create a coaching culture by candidly providing both positive and developmental feedback to all employees on the farms. Contributes feedback to team performance evaluations quarterly
• Uphold and improve upon GLFs culture and values at all farms
• As necessary, resolves personnel problems by investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action while treating employees with respect through the process

Support Farm-Level Agronomic Strategy (15% of Time):

• Partner with the Farm Manager to execute the agronomic strategy for each farm in a manner that optimizes the output of our field assets and course correcting when necessary
• Support experimentation planning and execution, as assigned, to solve for both profitability and strong yield output
• Supports the trial of new AgTechnology and future adoption
• Aids in the planning for long-term sustainability of each farm and optimizes where possible

Suggested Skills & Experience:

An excellent candidate for this role will have the following skills & experience. If you have some but not all of the below, please apply anyway. We are willing to invest time in training the right candidate. We are an equal opportunity employer, prohibit discrimination of any kind, and value diversity and inclusion. We look forward to considering all strong candidates.

• Experience in a related field, with permanent crops, or as a senior farm operator, preferred but not required
• Private applicatory license, preferred but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred but not required
• Strong passion for leading and developing teams with a genuine care of people
• Excited by technology and innovation with experience in basic usage of Microsoft Excel, Word and other professional software programs

The Ideal Cultural Fit

Gold Leaf was founded with specific values in mind. We believe values should not just be written down, they should be lived every day. The ideal cultural fit is someone who:

• Acts Like an Owner: Think and act as if you own the farms, because you do. We grant equity to every team member. We share responsibility when things go wrong and share credit when we get big wins.
• Is Candid: Be realopen, honest and transparent. We build trust and push each other to be better through candid dialogue. We are 100% open with each other, our partners, our vendors, and our neighbors and community. We give candid feedback to drive constant improvement.
• Puts Family First: Our team and their families are all part of the Gold Leaf family, and we value their commitment to Gold Leaf. We create a differentiated employment experience in Ag. We treat each other with compassion and respect, compensate fairly, and build an environment where great people want to work.
• Leads by Example: We are the change we want to see in the world. We want to farm forever, so we take care of our people, the Earth, and the communities we live and work insetting a positive example for our neighbors and the industry.

Compensation

The target annual salary range for this position is 70,000- 95,000 plus company equity, potential performance-related bonus compensation, and employer sponsored benefits package. Individual compensation may vary based on additional factors including job-related experience, skills, and/or relevant education or training.

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$70,000.00/yr - $5,000.00/yr

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Gold Leaf is a farming company whose core focus is to build farms, family, and a future were proud of. We own and operate ~12,000 acres of almonds, pistachios, and dates in California and Arizona, making us a top ~15 grower of these crops globally. Our growth has been enabled by ~ 300M of investment from our partners and our 60-person team that operates the farms every day.

Our North Star is to leave the world better than we found it. We have a significant opportunity to do well by doing good - we invest in our team, so that we can invest in differentiated, sustainable farming, so that we can drive financial results. Our farm workers have a 23 starting wage in California, fully paid healthcare, retirement, and parental leave. Our farms use technology and incorporate research-based strategies to maximize production and profitability while minimizing the use of precious natural resources.

Over time, well continue to grow our farms under management, acreage, and team. We hold traditional farming values in high regard: taking pride in quality operations, buying and holding prime farms with a long-term view (everything we buy wed be happy to own forever), and staying grounded in our values: being candid, putting family first, acting like owners and leading by example. Learn more about Gold Leaf Farming at

Role Overview:

The Assistant Farm Manager is a key leader on the Operations team who is responsible for supporting the Farm Manager on the day to day operations of the farms they manage including, but not limited to, executing the irrigation schedule, equipment operations, and repairs and maintenance. The Assistant Farm Manager is also a people leader who helps to give direction and oversee the activities of the Farm Teams. The Assistant Farm Manager is a development role designed to prepare employees for a potential, future Farm Manager role. This role will split time between ~2,000 acres of our Almond farms in Sacramento and Modesto.

Responsibilities:

As a high-growth company, roles will evolve, but initially the key responsibilities of this role will be:

Day to Day Farm Management of Farm Portfolio (65% of time):

• Oversee the daily operations of all GLF properties in their assigned portfolio
• Oversees the safe operation of the farms at all times, including verifying the proper chemical and equipment training has been completed and documented prior to task completion
• Verifies compliance with all local, state and federal safety and operations requirements
• Walks farms regularly and intimately knows the current state and quality of all crops. Problem solves day to day issues and supports the Farm Manager in establishing the strategy for when budget deviation is necessary
• Supports Farm Manager in budget tracking, planning, and forecasting including labor procurement when necessary
• Executes irrigation schedules and agronomy playbook tasks
• Manages effective equipment operation including ensuring repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep of all equipment and structures are satisfied in a timely manner to avoid equipment downtime.
• Stays attuned to risks (weather, pests, etc.) that could negatively impact the health of our crops and acts proactively to mitigate potential impact and quickly communicates issues impacting yield to leadership in a timely manner

Lead/Manage/Hold Accountable (LMA) Farm Teams (20% of time):

• Builds strong working relationships with all Foremen, and Field Operators and supports Farm Manager in holding the team accountable for the proper and timely execution of assigned tasks
• Participates in leading a monthly meeting with each farm team to share company and farm updates and receive feedback from the team. The Assistant Farm Manager is responsible for partnering with the Farm Manager to consider and act upon the feedback provided in a timely manner
• Coaches, clears roadblocks, and otherwise assists the team in timely and accurate performance
• Helps to create a coaching culture by candidly providing both positive and developmental feedback to all employees on the farms. Contributes feedback to team performance evaluations quarterly
• Uphold and improve upon GLFs culture and values at all farms
• As necessary, resolves personnel problems by investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action while treating employees with respect through the process

Support Farm-Level Agronomic Strategy (15% of Time):

• Partner with the Farm Manager to execute the agronomic strategy for each farm in a manner that optimizes the output of our field assets and course correcting when necessary
• Support experimentation planning and execution, as assigned, to solve for both profitability and strong yield output
• Supports the trial of new AgTechnology and future adoption
• Aids in the planning for long-term sustainability of each farm and optimizes where possible

Suggested Skills & Experience:

An excellent candidate for this role will have the following skills & experience. If you have some but not all of the below, please apply anyway. We are willing to invest time in training the right candidate. We are an equal opportunity employer, prohibit discrimination of any kind, and value diversity and inclusion. We look forward to considering all strong candidates.

• Experience in a related field, with permanent crops, or as a senior farm operator, preferred but not required
• Private applicatory license, preferred but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish, preferred but not required
• Strong passion for leading and developing teams with a genuine care of people
• Excited by technology and innovation with experience in basic usage of Microsoft Excel, Word and other professional software programs

The Ideal Cultural Fit

Gold Leaf was founded with specific values in mind. We believe values should not just be written down, they should be lived every day. The ideal cultural fit is someone who:

• Acts Like an Owner: Think and act as if you own the farms, because you do. We grant equity to every team member. We share responsibility when things go wrong and share credit when we get big wins.
• Is Candid: Be realopen, honest and transparent. We build trust and push each other to be better through candid dialogue. We are 100% open with each other, our partners, our vendors, and our neighbors and community. We give candid feedback to drive constant improvement.
• Puts Family First: Our team and their families are all part of the Gold Leaf family, and we value their commitment to Gold Leaf. We create a differentiated employment experience in Ag. We treat each other with compassion and respect, compensate fairly, and build an environment where great people want to work.
• Leads by Example: We are the change we want to see in the world. We want to farm forever, so we take care of our people, the Earth, and the communities we live and work insetting a positive example for our neighbors and the industry.

Compensation

The target annual salary range for this position is 70,000- 95,000 plus company equity, potential performance-related bonus compensation, and employer sponsored benefits package. Individual compensation may vary based on additional factors including job-related experience, skills, and/or relevant education or training.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management and Manufacturing
• Industries Farming

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**Description**
**Purpose & Scope:** This position is responsible for assisting the Farm Manager in the total operation of breeding a sow farm consisting of 3150 to 9000 sows
**Principle Responsibilities:**
+ Support the Farm Manager with supervision and training of hourly employees
+ Effectively communicate expectations and job responsibilities to farm staff
+ Be willing and able to perform all jobs associated with sow production
+ Develop daily and weekly work schedules
+ Coordinating the activity of department lead personnel
+ Monitor the appearance of buildings and grounds are neat, clean and orderly at all times.
+ Oversee implementation and maintenance of breeding programs in accordance with the company's breeding processes and procedures.
+ Oversee performance of regular breeder checks to determine status of new litters and breeder productivity, ensuring that the breeding colonies are producing appropriately to include animal numbers and adequate litters.
+ Manage animal nutrition, including feeding and watering animals, and cleaning and disinfecting pens, enclosures, and yards.
+ Direct examination animals to detect symptoms of illness or injury. Treat minor injuries and ailments and contact veterinarians to obtain treatment for animals with serious illnesses or injuries.
+ Supervise injection of vaccines.
+ Direct the selection of animals to be bred and semen specimens to be used, according to knowledge of animals, genealogies, traits, and desired offspring characteristics.
+ Ensure accurate recording of animal characteristics such as weights, growth patterns, and diets.
+ Direct packaging and labeling of semen to be used for artificial insemination, ensuring recording of information is accurate.
+ Oversee preparation of containers of semen and storage or shipment.
+ Inspect maintenance of logs of semen specimens used and animals bred.
+ Oversee measurement of specified amounts of semen into calibrated syringes.
+ Supervise injection of prepared animal semen into female animals for breeding purposes.
+ Direct adjustment of controls to maintain specific building temperatures required for animals' health and safety.
+ Examine semen microscopically to assess and record density and motility of gametes, and dilute semen with prescribed diluents, according to formulas.
+ Oversee, tattooing or tagging of animals to allow animal identification.
**Required Qualifications:**
- 4 year college degree or equivalent experience
+ 3+ years complete sow production experience
+ Strong communication and listening skill
+ Understanding of computer systems
+ Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
+ Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team
+ Be a team oriented, self-motivated and positive individual with strong work ethic
+ Ability to efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment
+ Familiarity with Bio-Security and swine production
+ Proven safety track and awareness
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Bi-lingual English/Spanish
**Travel:** Occasional travel required
**EOE, including disability/vets**

**Job Title: Farm Labor Contractor**
**Job Description**
Join our dynamic team as a Farm Labor Contractor in Garnett, KS, where you will play a crucial role in providing care to animals and supporting scientific research. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to global challenges and work within a supportive environment.
**Responsibilities**
+ Feed animals daily and provide necessary care.
+ Bleed sheep for diagnostic purposes for up to 8 hours a day, at least 3 days a week.
+ Administer routine immunizations and treatments as directed.
+ Provide basic feed and upkeep for animals on a rotational basis.
+ Perform routine maintenance on animal care facilities and equipment.
+ Assist with repairs of buildings, electrical, and plumbing systems.
+ Operate farm and construction equipment and machinery.
+ Report safety hazards to appropriate personnel.
**Essential Skills**
+ General labor experience.
+ Mechanical skills and aptitude.
+ Proficiency with hand and power tools.
+ Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
+ Capability to walk approximately up to 2 hours a day.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Equivalent experience to a High School Diploma or GED.
+ Related farm or mechanical experience preferred.
+ Certification/licensure in welding, plumbing, or a related field is a plus.
**Work Environment**
The position operates on a 4x10 day shift schedule, from Monday to Thursday, 6 am to 4:30 pm, with overtime available. The role involves working with farm and construction equipment and requires a level of physical fitness to handle lifting and walking demands.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $5760.00/yr.
2,000 Sign On Bonus and benefits packages Benefits & Total Rewards |
Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1
Paid Time Off & Designated Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Career Advancement Opportunities
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Garnett,KS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2025.
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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Job Description

Salary: $17

BERGSTROM PORK, INC is seeking a responsible, hardworking, motivated individual to add to their farm labor team in Grove City, MN.

What you'll get:

Compensation range is from $17 per hour, based on experience. Outstanding paywithbenefitsincluding100% employer paidlife insurance,vacation,sickandholiday pay all in a clean, professional, flexible, team focused environment.

Shift:

Full-time day shift approximately 8am to 5pm, Monday-Friday. Opportunitiesfor additional hours in the planting and harvest seasons.

What youll do:

This position will provide daily care, feeding, and barn cleaning for our nursery and finish sites, as well as support during planting and harvest seasons. While experience is preferred, it is not necessary as we are happy to provide on-the-job training. Our animals are our top priority.Respect and care for all animals is required at all times. You will also be assisting with seed tending, yard maintenance, lawn mowing, washing equipment, etc.

Daily duties include:

• Daily nursery/finish pig chores
• General facility cleaning, maintenance and hygiene
• Load nursery/finish pigs in/out per schedule
  
• Power-washing barns and equipment
• Seasonal planting and harvest support
  
  

What you'll need:

• Follow all safety rules and practices and encourage coworkers to do the same.
• Must be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Regular, consistent attendance.
• Valid driver's license is required for this position. A CDL is welcomed but not required.

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**Assistant Farm Manager**
**Full Time - Salaried**
**At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $935.40 per week.**
+ **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** :
Assist Farm Manager in maximizing Grow Out Farm productivity and profit by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities in assigned Brood or Grow Facility that meet and/or exceed customer specifications.
Assisting Farm Manager to document plans and programs; help accomplish positive employee morale and retention of employees; involvement in and implement training; help maintain volume, costs, and quality of product and supplies; help promote safety and document safety issues; comply with all company policies and procedures
**Principle Accountabilities**
+ Effectively support the implementation of principles and philosophies expressed in company documents (i.e. Team Charter, Commitment, Managing Principles, and Total Customer Satisfaction, etc.) within your assigned farm departments.
+ Assist with the training of all employees working at your assigned brood/grow farm in direct communication with your Area Production Supervisor and within guidelines set forth by company policies.
+ Assist in the responsibilities for the management of flocks within your assigned brood/grow farm in direct communication with your Farm Manager and within the guidelines set forth by the Department Production guide to achieve optimum poult and turkey performance.
+ Assist with the planning and directing of farm work within your assigned brood/grow farm on a regularly scheduled basis within perimeters set forth by corporate and division policies. This includes but is not limited to maintaining accurate livability records, individual flock records, monthly checklists, bird handling, timecards and attendance calendars.
+ Manage and monitor the environmental conditions of the farm's flocks, seeing that all details necessary for maximizing performance are carried out on a consistent basis.
+ Review with Farm Manager any issues that are occurring and work together to come up with solutions to maintain healthy and comfortable flocks.
+ Know, understand and enforce all sanitation and biosecurity procedures as set forth by Jennie-O Company Live Production policy, along with Company policies, rules and procedures.
+ Responsible to see that your assigned brood/grow farm and working area is kept maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
+ Assist Farm Manager to ensure that feed is scheduled and ordered in a timely manner following guidelines and procedures set in place by feed mill.
+ Assist Farm Manager to ensure company safety audits are completed with results meeting or exceeding Company standards.
+ Assist Farm Manager to ensure the implementation of preventative maintenance and repairs for facility, equipment and vehicles within your assigned brood/grow farm.
+ Utilize Brood/Grow Manual and share new ideas and procedures for updating with Farm Manager and Area Production Supervisor that enhance quality and livability.
+ Review Emergency situations with Farm Manager and employees annually and review emergency procedures for fire, standby power, emergency weather, etc.
+ Ensure farms and supporting personnel are performing their jobs in such a way that they are continually providing their customers with products/services that meet or exceed expectations.
+ Ensure compliance with all appropriate Company policies, procedures, and programs.
+ Ensure that all farm/flock inputs and outputs are fully accounted for in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Have a thorough understanding of all technical fundamentals necessary to support turkey brooding and growing operations.
+ Maintain our standard environmental requirements that have been determined necessary to maximize all advantages to show the turkeys full potential in your facility. Responsible for the efficient usage of shavings, electricity, L.P. Gas, medications, feed, etc.
+ Assist the Farm Manager with developing profit plans and capital expenditure plans on an annual basis, while being knowledgeable of resources needed for performance and setting objectives for improvement.
+ Ensure that all jobs necessary for proper performance of flocks are conducted - this includes, but limited to, poult placement, bird transfers, environmental sampling, and other farm activities.
+ Perform vaccination activities including manufacturing and administration of vaccines per Staff Veterinarian.
+ Be involved in department activities and problem solving through regular attendance of employee meetings.
+ Ensure that turkey handling and care is done in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
+ Fully knowledgeable of all Grow Out operating procedures and specifications.
+ Fully knowledgeable of all Basic Production sanitation procedures and policies.
+ Fully knowledgeable of all Basic Production personnel policies and benefit programs.
+ Individual is available as needed on a 24 hour, 7 day per week schedule. Work assigned weekends and assigned holidays.
**Minimum Qualification:**
+ 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: Quantity and Quality
+ 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.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Four years of experience in the field of poultry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably turkeys).
+ High school diploma 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.
Jennie-O 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.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: ID** : 29870
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

**Assistant Farm Manager**
**Full Time - Salaried**
**At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. The base hiring pay for this role is $935.40 per week.**
+ **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** :
Assist Farm Manager in maximizing Grow Out Farm productivity and profit by planning, organizing, directing, and controlling activities in assigned Brood or Grow Facility that meet and/or exceed customer specifications.
Assisting Farm Manager to document plans and programs; help accomplish positive employee morale and retention of employees; involvement in and implement training; help maintain volume, costs, and quality of product and supplies; help promote safety and document safety issues; comply with all company policies and procedures
**Principle Accountabilities**
+ Effectively support the implementation of principles and philosophies expressed in company documents (i.e. Team Charter, Commitment, Managing Principles, and Total Customer Satisfaction, etc.) within your assigned farm departments.
+ Assist with the training of all employees working at your assigned brood/grow farm in direct communication with your Area Production Supervisor and within guidelines set forth by company policies.
+ Assist in the responsibilities for the management of flocks within your assigned brood/grow farm in direct communication with your Farm Manager and within the guidelines set forth by the Department Production guide to achieve optimum poult and turkey performance.
+ Assist with the planning and directing of farm work within your assigned brood/grow farm on a regularly scheduled basis within perimeters set forth by corporate and division policies. This includes but is not limited to maintaining accurate livability records, individual flock records, monthly checklists, bird handling, timecards and attendance calendars.
+ Manage and monitor the environmental conditions of the farm's flocks, seeing that all details necessary for maximizing performance are carried out on a consistent basis.
+ Review with Farm Manager any issues that are occurring and work together to come up with solutions to maintain healthy and comfortable flocks.
+ Know, understand and enforce all sanitation and biosecurity procedures as set forth by Jennie-O Company Live Production policy, along with Company policies, rules and procedures.
+ Responsible to see that your assigned brood/grow farm and working area is kept maintained in a neat and orderly condition.
+ Assist Farm Manager to ensure that feed is scheduled and ordered in a timely manner following guidelines and procedures set in place by feed mill.
+ Assist Farm Manager to ensure company safety audits are completed with results meeting or exceeding Company standards.
+ Assist Farm Manager to ensure the implementation of preventative maintenance and repairs for facility, equipment and vehicles within your assigned brood/grow farm.
+ Utilize Brood/Grow Manual and share new ideas and procedures for updating with Farm Manager and Area Production Supervisor that enhance quality and livability.
+ Review Emergency situations with Farm Manager and employees annually and review emergency procedures for fire, standby power, emergency weather, etc.
+ Ensure farms and supporting personnel are performing their jobs in such a way that they are continually providing their customers with products/services that meet or exceed expectations.
+ Ensure compliance with all appropriate Company policies, procedures, and programs.
+ Ensure that all farm/flock inputs and outputs are fully accounted for in an accurate and timely manner.
+ Have a thorough understanding of all technical fundamentals necessary to support turkey brooding and growing operations.
+ Maintain our standard environmental requirements that have been determined necessary to maximize all advantages to show the turkeys full potential in your facility. Responsible for the efficient usage of shavings, electricity, L.P. Gas, medications, feed, etc.
+ Assist the Farm Manager with developing profit plans and capital expenditure plans on an annual basis, while being knowledgeable of resources needed for performance and setting objectives for improvement.
+ Ensure that all jobs necessary for proper performance of flocks are conducted - this includes, but limited to, poult placement, bird transfers, environmental sampling, and other farm activities.
+ Perform vaccination activities including manufacturing and administration of vaccines per Staff Veterinarian.
+ Be involved in department activities and problem solving through regular attendance of employee meetings.
+ Ensure that turkey handling and care is done in accordance with established animal welfare guidelines.
+ Fully knowledgeable of all Grow Out operating procedures and specifications.
+ Fully knowledgeable of all Basic Production sanitation procedures and policies.
+ Fully knowledgeable of all Basic Production personnel policies and benefit programs.
+ Individual is available as needed on a 24 hour, 7 day per week schedule. Work assigned weekends and assigned holidays.
**Minimum Qualification:**
+ 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: Quantity and Quality
+ 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.
**Preferred qualifications:**
+ Four years of experience in the field of poultry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably turkeys).
+ High school diploma 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.
Jennie-O 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.
At Jennie-O Turkey Store we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here: ID** : 29167
Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.