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Turkey Hill Dairy

Systems Administrator

PA · On-site

Come check out Turkey Hill! We're a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral ... Load, configure, and manage immutable data backup solutions such as Veeam * Administer email ...

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Conestoga, PA · On-site

Turkey Hill Direct Store Delivery Class A Relief Driver Come check out Turkey Hill! We're a growing ... Load and unload product as required and responsible for the proper placing of product delivered to ...

Turkey Hill

DSD Class A Driver

Conestoga, PA · On-site

Come check out Turkey Hill! - We're a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral ... Load and unload product as required and responsible for the proper placing of product delivered to ...

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How much do turkey loader jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for turkey loader in the United States is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.07 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a turkey loader?

Turkey Loaders are workers responsible for safely and efficiently loading live turkeys onto transport vehicles, usually at poultry farms or processing facilities. Their duties include catching turkeys, handling them with care to reduce stress and injury, and ensuring they are securely placed in crates or cages for transport. This job requires physical strength, attention to animal welfare, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments, often during early mornings or late nights. Turkey Loaders are essential for maintaining the supply chain in the poultry industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a turkey loader?

To thrive as a Turkey Loader, you need physical stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to follow safety and animal handling protocols, typically acquired through on-the-job training or experience in agricultural settings. Familiarity with basic farm equipment, conveyor systems, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is often required. Strong teamwork, reliability, and communication skills help ensure smooth operations and safety in sometimes fast-paced environments. These skills are essential for maintaining animal welfare, ensuring workplace safety, and meeting production targets effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by turkey loaders during peak processing seasons?

During peak processing seasons, Turkey Loaders often encounter high volumes of birds that must be handled quickly and safely. This can lead to physically demanding shifts, with repetitive lifting and the need to maintain strict attention to safety and animal welfare protocols. Working as part of a fast-paced team, loaders must communicate effectively to coordinate movement and minimize stress for both workers and animals. Adaptability and stamina are important, as overtime and extended hours are common during busy periods.

What is the difference between Turkey Loader vs Poultry Processor?

AspectTurkey LoaderPoultry Processor
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, safety trainingHigh school diploma, safety and equipment training
Work EnvironmentFactories, processing plants, cold environmentsProcessing plants, cold storage facilities
Industry UsageUsed mainly in poultry farms and processing plantsBroader industry term including various poultry products
Job FocusLoading turkeys onto processing linesProcessing and packaging poultry products

The main difference is that a Turkey Loader specializes in loading turkeys onto processing lines, while a Poultry Processor handles broader processing tasks for various poultry products. Both roles require safety training and work in similar environments, but their specific responsibilities differ within the poultry industry.

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Infographic showing various Turkey Loader job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,188 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Systems Administrator

Turkey Hill Dairy

PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Come check out Turkey Hill!
We're a growing, nationwide company, born and raised in Southcentral Pennsylvania, that has been creating delicious ice cream and beverages since 1931. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and leadership development opportunities with career-growth potential - join our team today!
The Systems Administrator makes an impact by -
The System Administrator is responsible for the administration of the infrastructure and networks that support the organization's key Information Technology (IT) and business applications. This person has a security and test first mindset.
  • Install, configure, harden, and patch Hypervisors and Windows/Linux servers including DC's and database servers
  • Install, configure, and patch Storage devices of all types
  • Monitor all IT infrastructure for performance and anomalies
  • Configure and manage cloud solutions
  • Configure and administer M365/O365 solutions, including email, SharePoint, security, etc.
  • Configure and administer EDR, MDR, and XDR monitoring and alerting solutions
  • Configure AD, AAD, Group Policies and MDM solutions
  • Load, configure, and manage immutable data backup solutions such as Veeam
  • Administer email filtering tools such as Mimecast
  • Periodically audit the IT/OT infrastructure for potential vulnerabilities
  • Manage and configure Firewalls, Switches, WAPs and VPN as needed
  • Lead our efforts towards ZTNA and SASE
  • Plan and implement the overall IP schema and VLANS segmenting the various networks, locations and management networks
  • Stay up to date on the latest IT/OT CISA alerts
  • Manage the patching process of networking equipment
  • Be the evangelist of IT/OT security, monitoring and alerting (SOC)
  • Manage annual vulnerability and pen testing
  • Manage, document, and test the DR process
  • Perform all duties within established Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and FSMA guidelines as well as all safety regulations
  • Comply with Safe Quality Foods (SQF) food safety and quality standards
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

You could be a great fit if you have these things -
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with hands on system administration and IT networking with firewalls and switches
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with Hypervisors (VMware and Hyper-V) and Windows/Linux and SQL servers
  • Microsoft, Network and Hypervisor certifications are highly preferred
  • Conforms to regulatory compliance related to electronic information in areas such as HIPAA and Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Demonstrates the ability to engage work in department and cross-functional teams to define and implement process improvements that provide value to the customer
  • Strong attention to detail, effective time managements skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Our associates enjoy these awesome benefits -
  • Medical, dental, vision & prescription
  • Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match - immediately vested
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Earn vacation and PTO
  • Educational assistance reimbursement
  • Company bonus plan
  • Free ice cream and beverages!

Physical Demands -
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
  • The employee is required to talk and/or hear in an office setting (noise level is low) and manufacturing setting where noise levels can be high (PPE required).
  • The employee is frequently required to stand and walk in an office or manufacturing environment from 4-8+ hours.
  • The employee must be able to ascend and descend stairs, and where applicable and when necessary, to perform various job-related tasks.
  • Must be able to position self to move, reach with arms/hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to perform various job-related tasks.
  • The employee must be able to inspect all job-related equipment (office or floor) to ensure it is in good working condition prior to use. Must be able to use hands/fingers to handle (or feel) to operate various types of office equipment.
  • Must be able to operate all job-related equipment (powered, hand or office) as required.
  • Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and adjust focus.
  • Ability to lift 20 pounds and/or push/pull 20 pounds on a regular or occasional basis.
  • Must have ability to travel to clients, customers, or other work sites by a variety of transportation methods.

This job description is not all encompassing, however, is intended to be a general description of the essential functions of this position. It is not intended as an employment contract.
Notice to Staffing Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters
Turkey Hill, LLC has an internal Staffing Department. Recruiters are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact Turkey Hill employees directly in an attempt to present candidates.
Turkey Hill will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Turkey Hill, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Turkey Hill mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Turkey Hill employees, or to Turkey Hill's resume database will be considered Turkey Hill property. Turkey Hill will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Turkey Hill will consider any candidate for whom a Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Recruiter free of any charges or fees.
Turkey Hill will not pay a fee to any Recruiter that does not have a signed Turkey Hill contract in place specific to the position for which the resume was submitted.
Recruiting vendor agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Turkey Hill's Human Resources Manager or his or her designee. No other Turkey Hill employee is authorized to bind Turkey Hill to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Recruiters. By submitting a candidate to Turkey Hill, recruiters agree to be bound and comply with this policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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