Mink Processing, Skinning & Drying Worker

About this opportunity

Dates

Nov 10, 2026 – Apr 10, 2027

Duration

~5 months

Experience

Not required / not stated

Category

agriculture

Requirements

• Experience not required / not stated
• Previous mink or fur-processing experience is helpful but not required. Willingness to learn proper skinning and processing techniques. Reliable and dependable. Able to perform physical and repetitive work. Good attention to detail. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to stand for extended periods. Ability to lift and move materials. Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks. Ability to work in varying temperatures and production environments.
• Responsible for the processing, skinning, handling, and drying of mink pelts while maintaining quality and following company procedures.Skin mink according to company procedures.
• Process and prepare mink pelts for drying. Properly place pelts on drying boards/equipment. Monitor the drying process. Inspect pelts for quality and proper drying. Sort and handle pelts carefully to prevent damage.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area. Clean and care for processing equipment and tools. Follow company safety procedures. Report equipment problems or quality concerns to a supervisor. Work efficiently to meet daily production goals. While actual daily goals may fluctuate based on available commodities, the employer estimates that skinning, fleshing, and drying 125 mink per day is a sustainable minimum production standard.
• Workers may assist with other farm or processing duties as needed, including assisting with breeding season activities and routine farm operations as assigned by supervisor. Tasks include: preparing and maintaining breeding areas, pens, cages, and equipment
• capturing, safely handling, and moving mink between pens according to breeding schedule
• monitoring mink during handling and reporting signs of injury, illness, or unusual behavior
• assisting with feeding, watering, and bedding
• recording animal identification and breeding-related information
• and performing other routine mink husbandry duties as directed.
• Workers who possess a valid driver’s license and meet all applicable legal requirements, including holding a doctor’s certificate as required by 29 CFR § 500.105, may be asked to drive vehicles for transporting workers, goods, or commodities on company business. This task is voluntary, compensable, and not a mandatory job duty.
• Workers without a valid driver’s license or doctor’s certificate will still be fully eligible for employment and are not disqualified from any other job responsibilities outlined in this application. The employer can and will make alternative arrangements for the transportation of workers should the need arise.

Work authorization

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Work authorization

H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker

International candidates

Yes

Employer sponsorship

Required

Confirmation

Confirmed by source

Official source

U.S. Department of Labor

Benefits & conditions

Housing

Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — Housing is only available to non-local workers (permanent residence outside normal commuting distance) and is not offered to non-working family members. Employer possesses and controls premises at all times. Female workers will be provided bedroom and bathroom facilities shared only with other female workers. Common areas of the housing may be shared with male workers.

Transportation

Employer will provide free daily transportation. Vehicle type, quantity, and seating capacity are TBD and may vary, but may include a 15-seat Sprinter-style van.

How to apply

E-mail: zimbaljobs@gmail.com; Tel: +19202544722

Email

valeriez@zimbalmink.com

Phone

+19202077275

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Official source

U.S. DOL SeasonalJobs

Case number

JO-A-300-26254-231052

Verification

Last verified: September 20, 2026

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