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Vermont Department of Labor Meat, Poultry, Fish Cutters, Agricultural Equipment Operator in Westford, Vermont
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1118521 All applicants must be able, willing, and qualified to perform the work described in this job description to the standards of Adams Turkey Farm and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in box 3 & 4 page 1. Adams Turkey Farm is an open range operation which has a temporary need for workers during the growing and slaughtering season of March through December. The occupation is not year-round because the employer\'s need is temporary. The workers assist in feeding, cleaning, and raising the poultry for slaughter. The entire operation is located on the farm and the amount of poultry processed is 100% raised by Adams Turkey Farm. Workers will perform all facets of poultry raising and cleaning, slaughtering, and dressing of fowl in preparation for market. Workers will clean to USDA specifications any and all rooms, equipment to include blood pans, rendering barrels, ice barrels, floors, toilet and walls. Workers must be able to lift and carry boxes and barrels weighing up to 80 pounds. Workers will catch and move fowl to area for processing, hang live poultry in shackles, and perform bleed out operations. Additionally, workers will perform knife cuts, remove, separate & prepare viscera, use packaging machines, apply labels, and record weights, as well as feed the poultry, construct pens and clean barns and the feeding and drinking equipment. Workers will assist in the harvest of raw maple sap, which includes pulling taps, cleaning, and repairing sap lines, as well as maintenance of the sugar woods. Workers will also be involved in all aspects of Christmas tree growing including planting, shearing and grass control. Workers may perform other farm-related duties as the need arises. Workers will perform other activities related to production and harvest of crops including fruit and vegetables. Workers must be available to work Saturdays. Workers must be willing to work in varied outdoor weather conditions. Workers may require to work 6 hours shift within
the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Thursday and may work 8 hours shift within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm on Friday and Saturdays. Workers will be given 1 hour for lunch and a 15-minute break in the morning and afternoon. Workers will operate trucks or multi-purpose vehicles, haul tools, supplies, or crops; on an as-needed basis. A Driver\'s License may be required. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English and work accordingly with both managers and owners.