Job Description
Willmar Poultry Farms is seeking a full-time Brood 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 area. 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 & Barn Maintenance - Manages day-to-day operations with the goal of keeping the birds healthy
- Lead, train, motivate, discipline and supervise employees on the Brood Farm with the objective of building and maintaining a high performing unit to meet or exceed production goals. Ensure the authority and responsibility for each position is defined and understood.
- Checks the barns multiple times per day for ventilation, temperature, other environmental conditions, mortality, water supply or spills, equipment functioning properly, and litter conditions
- Records information, such as the mortality, weights, and water consumption, and relays that information to the Serviceman
- Orders sufficient feed from FSE weekly
- Assists in barn upkeep such as spreading shavings, ensures equipment is working correctly, repairs machinery at the farm as needed
- Does the laundry for the farm
- Answers alarm calls and checks the farm to ensure the farm is in working condition
- Assist subordinates with duties to keep up production
- Perform general maintenance on the farm as needed
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment
- Follow the directives of the Serviceman
- Responsible for cleaning & disinfecting barn after each flock moves
Regulation - Follow and enforce and company policies and procedures related to bio-security, animal welfare, and safety; and all regulatory requirements.
Ideal Candidate Summary: - High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Valid Minnesota Driver’s License
- Experience working on a brooder farm site preferred
- Prior experience in animal husbandry and welfare preferred
- Previous experience leading and managing employees.
- Experience in operating machinery preferred (i.e. skid steer, tractor, etc.)
Knowledge - Knowledge of the turkey industry and government regulations is preferred
- Knowledge of basic repair work and maintenance preferred
- Knowledge of barn ventilation systems preferred
Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to communicate and interact with all levels of employees. Bi-lingual Spanish speaking skills preferred.
- Active listening
- Organizational and time management
- Mechanical skills
- Problem solving
Abilities - Ability to service a wide variety of barn systems and machinery.
- Ability to be self-sufficient
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to follow company policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
- Ability to lead and manage others, including the ability to build a creative, productive and cohesive team
- Able to read and interpret relevant technical, industry, and government regulations and legislation
Schedule - General working hours: 7:00AM-4:30PM, Monday to Friday
- This position requires a flexible work schedule, with occasional nights and frequent weekends.
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: $21.54-$26.92
Apply Online or to Further Inquire Contact: Melissa Quisberg | HR Partnership Manager
320-222-9692 | Melissa.Quisberg@Life-Scienceinnovations.com
Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Night shift