What are the responsibilities and job description for the Livestock Slaughter Assistant position at Vermont Packinghouse LLC?
Livestock Slaughter Assistant
$18/hour
Monday – Thursday (some Friday hours will be mandatory depending on company needs)
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Vermont Packinghouse in North Springfield, VT is a USDA inspected facility that processes Beef and Pork from slaughter to fully cooked products.
We welcome experienced individuals and candidates who are interested in learning the art of animal harvest. We are willing to train!
As a member of the Slaughter Floor team, you will learn humane handling, slaughter and processing skills. You will gain valuable knowledge and will have the opportunity to work at each station on the slaughter floor and acquire an understanding of the complete process.
Requirements:
- Learn to utilize knives, saws, and other equipment to perform cutting and trimming
- Ability to follow food safety practices
- Learn to breakdown of full carcasses
- Willing to work individually as well as in a team
- Maintain a safe environment- Personal Safety and Food Safety
- Positive Attitude
- Maintain a positive working relationship with the USDA
We offer a FULL BENEFITS at date of hire to include: Cigna Medical, Delta Dental, Short Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance. At 90 days employment you will be eligible to join the 401k program. We offer 3 weeks paid time off in your first year! PAID HOLIDAYS after 30 days of employment. We also have an Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program and $100 Boot Reimbursement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- North Springfield, VT 05150 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- North Springfield, VT 05150: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18