Hiring multiple positions - Vermont Livestock Slaughter and Processing

SANITATION WORKER 

The Sanitation Worker oversees the cleaning, sanitizing, and health-safety of the entire facility.  

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• - Follows established cleaning procedures to ensure food safety regulation compliance 

• - Performs sanitation duties in the processing facility, including the slaughter and processing equipment, any safety items, and the walls ceilings, and floors of the facility 
  - Ensures the facility complies with USDA FSIS & HACCP requirements 
  - Other duties as assigned 

Applicant Qualifications:

• - Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in wet, and hot or cold areas, with slippery floors 
  - Self-motivated and able to work independently and in a group  
  - Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions accurately 
  - Positive attitude and willingness to learn 

MEAT CUTTER / BUTCHER 

The Meat Cutter/Butcher assists with carcass processing and meat packaging. 

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• - Butchering animal carcasses using knives, hand saws and blades, and other meat cutting equipment  
  - Daily inspection of carcasses 
  - Confirming requirements federal Bacterial and antimicrobial completion of processed meat  
  - Packaging of meat products 
  - Other duties as assigned 

Applicant Qualifications:

• - Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs and work in a refrigerated environment 
  - Ability to safely handle and use sharp knives, hand saws, saw blades, and meat process equipment 
  - Willingness to follow food safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment 
  - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow directions as a team member 

LIVESTOCK SLAUGHTER ASSISTANT 

The Slaughter Assistant performs all tasks related to the humane handling and processing of cows, sheep and pigs.   

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• - Assist with unloading and labeling of all trailered animals 
  - Maintain the health and safety of the animals while penned 
  - Assist in the humane slaughter of all animals 
  - Processing carcasses and hides 
  - Packaging meat products 
  - Cleaning the slaughter and processing equipment, safety items, the facility 
  - Other duties on assigned 

Applicant Qualifications:

• - Must be able to lift 50-100 lbs and work in a hot, humid environment with strong odors 
  - Ability to take direction and work as a team member 
  - Ability to follow food safety practices 
  - Positive attitude and willingness to learn