Meat, Poultry, Fish Cutters, Agricultural Equipment Operator

Begin date: 5/15/2026 Full Time: Yes Number of Workers Requested: 4 Job Duties: 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. Workers will perform any combination of the following tasks daily: Maple Wind Farm is an open range operation which has a temporary need for workers during the slaughtering and processing season. The occupation is not year-round because the employer's need is temporary. The workers will assist in feeding, cleaning, and raising the poultry for slaughter. 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. The work assigned will be physically demanding, walking, bending, stooping and kneeling for long periods of time will be required. Workers must be able to lift and carry 80 pounds on a frequent basis. 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 maintain the grounds on the farm to comply with good agricultural practices (including grass and brush control). Workers may perform other farm-related duties as the need arises. Workers may be asked to operate trucks or other multi-purpose vehicles to transport workers from housing (whether on or off farm) to the farm properties; haul tools, supplies, or crops; transport workers from place to place around the farm properties during the workday (including on public roads to reach farmer's fields); and/or transport workers to the grocery store, bank, or laundry facilities on an as needed basis. Workers that are requested to drive will be required to possess a valid driver’s license; no worker will be rejected for not having a driver's license. Workers who do drive will still perform the same field work and other duties as non-driving workers; driving is not a primary duty. The employer will provide 1 day of training and allow 2 days of work for the workers to satisfactorily perform duties described in this job description. Employers will furnish all tools and equipment required at no cost to workers. Workers must be willing to work in varied outdoor weather conditions. Work required in fields when plants are wet with dew and rain, and may be required during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. The daily or weekly work schedules may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. The employer will notify workers of any change to the schedule. Workers must be available to work 9-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00am - 7:00pm from Monday through Friday. This totals 45 hours per week. The 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM range accounts for farm conditions (e.g., weather or crop readiness) to ensure workers complete the required hours. Workers will not work a full 12-hour shift. Workers may offer to work on Saturday or Sunday, subject to mutual agreement between the employer and the employee. Workers will be given a 60-minute lunch break which is staggered between 11am - 1pm as decided by the workers and management. Workers may choose where to eat their lunch and return to work after their 60 minutes are up. Workers must be able to take directions in simple English and work accordingly with both managers and owners. Job Classification: 51-3022.00 - Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers Experience Required: Yes Months of Experience Required: 1 Special Requirements: Maple Wind Farm Commits to: 1) Universal protections and benefits - All commitments must be applied universally to all of the applicants agricultural employees, H-2A or otherwise, whether hired directly, jointly or via a contractor, at each and every work site within the applicants operation throughout the entirety of the grant performance period. 2) Participation in FLSP research and reporting which includes granting access to workers to take surveys and participating in in-person interviews. 3) workers will all be made available to attend a 2-hour paid training on their rights and resources while working in the U.S. 4) responsible recruitment methods, including recruiting U.S. based workers first, followed by recruitment by government Ministries that are registered with the government in the country (if they exist), or a letter articulating their recruitment practices, if they used a private recruiter. Number of Hours Per Week: 45 Work Schedule (Start/End time): 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.