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### Job Duties

Start Date: 01/26/2026

End Date: 11/16/2026

Hours: 40 hours/week, Tuesday - Saturday. 8 hours/day (days and hours listed), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday: 0 hours/day

Monday: 0 hours/day

Tuesday: 8 hours/day

Wednesday: 8 hours/day

Thursday: 8 hours/day

Friday: 8 hours/day

Saturday: 8 hours/day

Hours will vary week to week, but you will be guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours. These hours will include some evenings and some weekends.

Must Apply By: 06/23/2026

Job Duties as listed in 790A part [A.8a]:

### Minimum Education Required

No High School Diploma or GED required.

### Minimum Experience Required

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: This is a turkey farm located in rural NW Minnesota. I have a total of 2 barns - one brooder barn and one finisher barn. I raise a 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 you will be guaranteed a minimum of 40 hours. These hours will include some evenings and some weekends.

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers' 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. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Certification/License Requirements: No

Driver Requirements: No

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Drug Screen: Yes

Lifting Requirement: Yes - 50 lbs.

Exposure to Extreme Temperatures: Yes

Extensive Pushing or Pulling: No

Extensive Sitting or Walking: Yes

Frequent Stooping or Bending Over: Yes

Repetitive Movements: Yes

Supervise Others: No

### Shift

First (Day)

### Number of Openings

1

### Public Transportation Accessible

No

### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

### Physical Required

No

### Drug Test Required

Yes

### Compensation

$19.33 / 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

### Place of Work

On-site

### Requisition ID

H-2A #26-029

### Job Type

Full Time

### 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 $16.28 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#26-029

180 E. 5th St. Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

FAX: 651-297-7722

EMAIL: [email protected]

CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513