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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Pheasant Worker

Krug's Northwood Gamebirds, Inc.

Medford, WI

$18.22 per hour

ACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+17155603132
Email address to Apply:
hirekrugsbirds@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
3
Job Duties:
We are a pheasant hatchery where our season runs from March until December. In March we will increase our egg production from 2,000 breeders to 18,500 breeders. We plan on hatching 800,000 chicks, gathering 1.2 million eggs for the 2026 spring and summer season. Most chicks are shipped out on the day of hatch. We keep 6,000 chicks a week for ourselves to then raise up to starter or fall flyers. Our breeding stock is outside so due to the Wisconsin weather we gather eggs all day in ALL weather conditions. Once eggs are gathered they are washed and stored. Besides gathering eggs and raising the chicks. We fix our own equipment and reconstruct flight pens yearly. Must know how to use hand tools to construct pens along with building new storage buildings and brooder barns. We also do tractor and skid steer work daily. Once the birds are raised to the correct size we deliver them to the customers or to our own flight pens. Complete maintenance and repairs on small engines. The employer, at its sole discretion, may grant pay increases based on factors such as performance, longevity, and/or experience. Employer may also, at its sole discretion, offer performance-based incentive bonuses that are not guaranteed and are determined by the employer. Workers returning for a consecutive season will be paid at the previous season’s rate if that rate exceeds the current published rate.
Job Classification:
45-2093.00 - Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
1
Special Requirements:
The job requires extensive walking, repetitive movement, frequent stooping and exposure to extreme outdoor temperatures. Must be able to lift 100 lbs. The job requires an international driver's license. Three months of tractor and skid steer experience.
Number of Hours Per Week:
45
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Krug's Northwood Gamebirds, Inc.
Location:
Medford, WI 54451

Worksite

Address:
W11216 Rahmel Ln, Medford, WI 54451

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-300-25350-485238
Multiple Worksites:
No
Additional Wage Information:
16.93/hr (Wage rate for H2A workers only)
Date Posted:
1/14/2026
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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