Farm Production Manager

Sietsema Farms Inc; Coral (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

401K retirement program

Dental, vision, life insurance options

Job summary

Sietsema Farms Inc is seeking a highly motivated individual to oversee turkey flock care, ensure welfare, and maintain a clean barn environment. The role includes operating and troubleshooting farm equipment and technology in a hands-on, barn-based setting.

Responsibilities include daily bird inspections, proper handling, and collaboration with team members to meet production targets. Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work varied shifts, and learn farm systems are required.

Qualifications

• Reliable work ethic and punctuality required
• Independent transportation to and from the farm
• Valid driver’s license is mandatory
• Desire to work with animals and willingness to perform physically demanding tasks
• Ability to operate or learn farm machinery and equipment
• Willingness to perform morning chores and alternating weekend shifts
• Farm experience preferred but not required; maintenance/mechanical skills are a plus

Responsibilities

• Care for turkeys and monitor bird welfare
• Daily inspections and proper handling of birds
• Maintain clean barn facilities and production areas
• Operate feeding, watering, and production equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance on barn and machinery
• Respond to emergencies and troubleshoot barn technology
• Follow animal care guidelines and complete paperwork/checklists
• Communicate with team and off-site managers via email/phone
• Work independently or as part of a team
• Attend to farm technology needs and equipment troubleshooting
• Assist with weekends and holiday shifts as needed

Skills

Reliability

Independent transportation

Valid driver's license

Desire to work with animals

Operate farm machinery

Morning chores

Farm experience preferred

Maintenance and mechanical skills

Job description

Commercial Turkey Farm currently has an opening at our facilities. This job will require the selected employee to care for animals, oversee bird welfare, clean bird facilities, respond to emergencies, and attend to farm technology needs. We are a smoke-free, drug-free workplace. Tasks will sometimes need to be performed on nights, weekends, and holidays. We are seeking a highly motivated, hardworking individual to fill the position who is proficient and can direct all farm activities and employees.

Position Summary

Oversee all aspects of turkey flock care, maintain a clean environment, maintain production equipment, and troubleshoot technology and equipment in a barn environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable work ethic (attendance, punctuality, and attitude important)
• Independent transportation
• Valid driver’s license
• Desire to work with animals
• Ability to operate (or aptitude to learn how to operate) farm machinery
• Attentive to and aware of surroundings
• Ability to work with technology
• Capability to do multiple tasks efficiently
• Physical ability to lift (50+ lbs. regularly), bend, walk, and stand throughout the day
• Home residence and property not a host to bird species (pets and hobby farm animals)
• Willingness to do morning chores and barn checks on alternating weekends
• Farm experience preferred but not required
• Maintenance and mechanical skills preferred but not required

Job Duties

• Follow animal care guidelines
• Daily inspection and proper handling of birds
• Ensure proper bird welfare (feed, water, air quality, etc.)
• Separate sick and injured birds from flock
• Daily cleaning of barn and service areas
• Operation of feeding, watering, and production equipment
• Follow paperwork guidelines and checklists
• Preventive maintenance of barn, equipment, and machinery
• Perform basic math and estimation skills
• Verbal communication with team members
• Work independently or with team
• Troubleshoot problems at barn facility
• Communicate with off-site service managers and specialists via email and phone

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $BASED ON EXPERIENCE rate paid bi-weekly (average of 90 hours per two-week pay period)
• Eligible after 90-day review: Attendance bonuses paid up to $3640 a year
• Paid vacation
• Employer subsidized health insurance for employee and dependents
• 401K retirement program
• Dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary insurance options