Production Worker

The 2026 Production Season began in early April of 2026 and will likely run up to 11/26/2026 (Thanksgiving). We are actively seeking individuals who will be able to work the entire duration of the production season. Must be able to provide United States Work Authorization upon hire.


Job Summary:

The Production Worker is responsible for handling and preparing turkey products for distribution. This role performs tasks such as slaughtering, cleaning, cutting, and packaging poultry products in compliance with safety and quality standards. Other duties may include weighing, plant housekeeping, boxing, fulfilling quality assurance functions, sanitation duties, material handling, and other processing duties as assigned.


Schedule Details:

Looking for individuals who have flexibility to work various hours Monday through Friday. Expected typical shifts of 5:30 am to 2 pm; 7 a.m. to 3:30 pm, or 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Positions are full-time hours (40/week) during the season. Saturday work may be required at times, especially during the months of October and November.


Essential Functions:

• Hanging turkeys on moving shackles.
• Handling various processing tasks related to evisceration, giblets, grading, weighing turkeys prior to injection, weighing, tagging and placing them into correct bags and boxes.
• Operating and maintaining machinery and equipment used in the processing of poultry products.
• Ensuring that the products meet the quality standards set by the company.
• Stacking boxes of fully processed and bagged turkeys.
• Boxing and palletizing packaged whole turkeys.
• Boning line: Cutting wings, drums, thighs, breast, tenders, necks.

Job Qualifications:

• Previous food processing experience is preferred.
• English and/or Spanish Language proficiency is strongly preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to spot defects or abnormalities in poultry products.
• Ability to work in a team and follow instructions from supervisors, or lead workers.
• Good hygiene practices and adherence to food safety regulations.
• Ability to work 40+ hours per week; Ability to maintain good attendance for scheduled work hours.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to keep up with a vigorous speed production line.
• Ability to work in a standing position for periods of 3-4 hours per session.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Must be able to handle repetitive motions, such as the need to grip, grasp, and twist using hands and wrists, sometimes with force, in a repetitive manner.
• Comfortable working with knives and other sharp tools in a safe and responsible manner.
• Must be able to work in an environment in close proximity to others; exposure to noise, plus some mild nuisance smells and odors.
• Comfortable working in wet/damp and environments with some temperature fluctuations.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) for periods of 3-4 hours per session.

Pay and Benefits:

• Hourly pay of $17.50/hour, plus overtime pay rate for worked hours in excess of 40 per week.
• End of Season Bonus Potential.
• MN Earned Sick and Safe Time (MN ESST): Accrue weekly at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked per week. MN Accrual will be no more than 48 hours over the course of one year.
• Eligible for some paid holidays during the production season