Seasonal Livestock Farmworker

Seasonal Livestock Farmworker at Avalon Ridge LLC in Roseau, MN.

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: 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. I need a responsible person that I can trust to help raise my birds. Start date will be January 16, 2027 and will end November 16, 2027 Farming with: Turkeys. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Work begins January 16, 2027 and ends November 16, 2027.

Pay is $20.45 per hour.

Housing is provided.

Typical schedule: about 40 hours per week.