30 Dec 2024
Farm Hand in Orleans, VT
Full TimeJob Description
The Justice Homestead is looking for multiple employees for Farm Hand positions. The Justice Homestead is a family farm in West Charleston, VT focused on raising chicken for New England and the surrounding areas. At the Justice Homestead, we prioritize innovation, animal welfare, and strive to support great careers in agriculture for our team while growing a superior product.
Responsibilities:
The candidate’s main responsibilities are to tend to the farm’s poultry raised in both barns and on pasture. This includes but is not limited to:
- Feeding and watering.
- Moving poultry to and on pastures.
- Cleaning and bedding barns.
- Collecting and recording data when necessary.
- Assisting elsewhere as needed.
Preferred Experience and Skills
- Working with livestock
- Equipment operation (tractors, skid steers, trucks and trailers)
- Strong attention to detail
Requirements:
- Work comfortably with livestock
- Lift 50 pounds repeatedly
- Work in adverse weather conditions
- Work easily with others
- Maintain a positive attitude
- Flexibility with a fast-paced environment
- Maintain a valid driver’s license
Other Information
- 40 hours per week
- Competitive Wages
- Paid overtime as needed
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Weekly Pay
- 401K and Healthcare stipend opportunities
- Employee housing options available!