in Addison County, VT
Job Description
All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform the work described in the job order and must be available for the entire period of employment specified in Section A.3 & A.4. Misty Knoll Farm
is an open-range poultry operation with a temporary and seasonal need for workers during the growing and processing season, which runs from May through December. This position is not year-round,
as the employer’s labor needs are tied to the seasonal cycle of raising and processing poultry. All aspects of the operation occur on-site, and 100 percent of the poultry processed is raised by the
employer on-site. The demand for labor increases significantly during this period due to the volume of poultry that must be raised, managed, and processed for market, thereby creating a temporary
need for additional workers. Workers will assist in feeding, watering, cleaning, and raising poultry for slaughter. Workers will also perform all facets of poultry processing, including cleaning, slaughtering,
and dressing fowl in preparation for market. Workers will catch and transport fowl to the processing area; hang live poultry in shackles and perform bleed-out procedures; make required knife cuts;
remove, separate, and prepare viscera; debone and grind meat; and apply labels and record weights. Workers will clean and sanitize all rooms, equipment, and work areas in accordance with USDA
specifications, including blood pans, rendering barrels, floors, walls, and restrooms. The work is physically demanding and requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling,
and lifting. Workers must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds frequently. Workers may be required to work 8-hour shifts within 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, for a total of 48
hours per week. The range of hours accounts for varying poultry processing needs, such as flock readiness and processing schedules, to ensure that workers can complete the required weekly hours.
Workers will not be scheduled to work a full 12-hour shift. Workers will be provided with a 60-minute lunch break, staggered between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., as determined by both the workers and
management. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and must return to work after the 60-minute break. In addition, workers will receive a 15-minute break in the morning and a 15-minute break
in the afternoon, as agreed upon by the worker and management. The daily and weekly work schedules may vary due to poultry processing needs, including flock readiness, processing schedules, and
other operational factors. The employer will notify workers of any changes to the schedule. Workers will receive one day of training and two days of work to demonstrate satisfactory performance of the
duties described in this job description. The employer will provide, at no cost to the workers, all tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to perform the assigned duties. Workers must be able to
operate agricultural equipment safely and must be able to understand and follow instructions in simple English
