Farm Hand - Livestock

DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking Farm Hands to help with our 2024 farming season. This position begins immediately and lasts through November. This position is full-time, approximately 35-45 hours/week. Work hours are generally between 6am and 5pm with occasional evening work. Duties may vary on a day-to-day basis, but will include:

• Tending to livestock including feeding, watering, and moving animals, as well as cleaning livestock housing.
• Assisting 1-2 days a week processing and packaging poultry in our on-farm slaughterhouse.
• Assisting with general maintenance of facilities including landscaping, and constructing and repairing farm buildings and machinery.

COMPENSATION:

$19-$23/hr. Depending on Qualifications. Free meat and eggs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Capable of lifting 75 pounds
• Comfortable handling livestock and getting dirty
• Comfortable working in a poultry slaughterhouse
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to work for the entire term of the position (May - November)
• Experience operating farm machinery (tractors, skid steers, trucks, etc.) is a plus

**Hablamos Espanol** - Non-english speakers are welcome to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to start immediately and work through November?
• Please include any relevant farm, livestock, or animal processing experience that is not included in your resume.

Ability to Relocate:

• Dartmouth, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person