Farm Manager

• 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

• Follow and enforce and company policies and procedures related to bio-security, animal welfare, and safety; and all regulatory requirements.

• 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 of the turkey industry and government regulations is preferred
• Knowledge of basic repair work and maintenance preferred
• Knowledge of barn ventilation systems preferred

• 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

• 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

• General working hours: 7:00AM-4:30PM, Monday to Friday
• This position requires a flexible work schedule, with occasional nights and frequent weekends.

Salary : $22 - $27