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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

1

Job Duties:

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 26, 2026 and will end November 16, 2026 Farming with: Turkeys

Job Classification:

45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

3

Special Requirements:

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.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Avalon Ridge LLC

Location:

Roseau, MN 56751

Worksite

Address:

42750 270th Street, Roseau, MN 56751

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25316-399990

Multiple Worksites:

No

Date Posted:

11/28/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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