Job Duties
Start Date: 01/16/2027
End Date: 11/16/2027
*Work hours: 40 hours/week, Tuesday - Saturday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Must Apply By: 06/18/2027
Job Duties:
Temporary, full-time position available on a turkey farm in Northwest Minnesota.
Worker will be responsible for general labor and care associated with raising and handling turkeys in a commercial agricultural setting.
Job duties and requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Feeding and watering turkeys
- Monitoring flock health and behavior
- Cleaning and disinfecting barns, equipment, and vehicles
- Loading and unloading turkeys for transport
- Assisting with vaccinations and other flock management tasks
- Performing routine farm maintenance (repairs, groundskeeping, etc)
- Handling dead bird removal and mortality composting
- Recording data related to animal care and production
- Walking the barns 2-3 times per day
- Monitoring ventilation in barns throughout the day (will train)
- Must be willing to work in dusty, noisy, and warm or cold environments
- Must follow strict biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines
- Must not own or have contact with other birds or poultry during employment
- Previous turkey farming experience strongly desired, but willing to train the right candidate
Additional Requirements:
Turkey farm located in rural NW Minnesota.
Two barns - one brooder barn and one finisher barn.
Total of 4 flocks in one season, with 30,500 turkeys in each flock.
*The season starts in late January and ends early November each year. Hours will vary week to week but guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours. These hours will include some evenings and some weekends.
Farming with: Turkeys.
No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.
Minimum Education Required
None. No High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required.
Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.
Must be responsible so employer can trust the worker in raising their birds.
Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Workers must be able to speak English.
Certain roles may require a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles.
The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
Extensive walking is required.
Frequent stooping is required.
Repetitive movements are required.
Employer requires drug screen post hire at employer's expense due to the liability of operating equipment.
Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment.
Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment.
Workers may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing at no cost to the employee, with failure to comply or a positive test result leading to termination.
Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Workers must be responsible, follow instructions, and comply with attendance, punctuality, and work schedules, as repeated absenteeism, failure to meet job expectations, misconduct, insubordination, or violations of safety protocols may result in termination.
The use of electronic devices during work hours is restricted to emergencies, and smoking, alcohol, and firearms are strictly prohibited in work areas.
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
No
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
Yes
Physical Required
No
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$20.45 / Hourly
Additional Compensation
Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employer’s discretion.
As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.
Postal Code
56751
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
H-2A#27-029
Job Benefits
EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.
Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.
Application Instructions
Send resume listing experience to:
MN DEED/FLC
Attn: H-2A#27-029
180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101
FAX: 651-297-7722
EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us
CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513
Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.