Farm Lead - Benson Growout

Farm Lead

Full Time - Hourly

7:00 - 3:00

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for this role is between $16.25-$22.75 per hour, and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Daily upkeep of farm equipment, supplies, and property
• Work closely with the Farm manager/Assistant manager to ensure accurate growing conditions in the barns.
• Fill in doing chores on multiple farms when needed
• Attend all mandatory meetings
• Complete preventative maintenance
• Weekend chores are needed.
• Night checks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• 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.

• Two years of experience in the field of poultry with responsibilities and standard performance results (preferably turkeys).

• 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.

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.