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ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR- South Region- JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE (MEDFORD AREA) 

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

About Hormel Foods - Inspired People. Inspired Food.

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS, SKIPPY, SPAM, HORMEL NATURAL CHOICE, APPLEGATE, WHOLLY, HORMEL BLACK LABEL, COLUMBUS, JENNIE-O and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement - Inspired People. Inspired Food. - to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit hormelfoods.com.

Job Responsibilities
1. Maximize Grow Out Farm productivity and cost control by planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling farm activities to achieve least cost/high quality market birds that meet or exceed customer specifications.
2. Assist in the development and implementation of both long and short-range objectives and plans for Grow Out areas in conjunction with overall Basic Production Business Unit and corporate strategies and objectives.
3. Analyze, review and/or provide documentation on farm and flock conditions, variances from closed flock reports, profit plans, capital expenditures, and performance standards
4. Oversee training of farm personnel to ensure customers are receiving products/services that meet or exceed expectations.
5. Manage flock health to support turkey brooding and growing operations.
6. Ensure Grow Out farms compliance with all appropriate company policies, procedures, and programs.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Discipline, responsibility, and motivation
• A forward thinking attitude and strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills and decision-making ability
• A pattern of initiative and leadership
• Must be able to travel to provide support to farms in covered area
• A basic understanding of mechanical systems
• Able to meet biosecurity guidelines. Cannot own or raise any type of pet birds, any variety of wild or domestic poultry or hogs
• Valid driver's license/able to work weekends, holidays as scheduled
• Good attendance record
• Able to twist/stoop/bend/squat/lift/carry/reach while handling turkeys/equipment/feed
•  Able to work in a dusty environment with ammonia present in all weather conditions while using respiratory/eye protection
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in poultry science or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish

• Field work experience in poultry husbandry

Location/Hours: 

• Medford, MN Area

• Work Week:    Monday- Friday and weekends as needed

Compensation/Benefits:

• Range: $59,025 - $82,625

• Compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage,  discretionary annual merit increases and bonuses, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

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.