Meat, Poultry & Fish Cutters & Trimmers
John Palmer
📍 New Haven, VT · Addison County
- ✔ Housing provided
- ✔ Daily transportation
How to apply
Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26218-151221
- 📞 Phone: +1 (802) 453-4748
- ✉️ Email: mistyknollfarm@gmavt.net
Employer instructions
The applicant holding office is requested to refer to all qualified and available applicants through the local order holding office (802) 828- 4369. Applicants may also contact the employer directly by telephone at (802) 453-4748 from Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or by email at mistyknollfarm@gmavt.net to inquire about the position or to schedule an interview.
Job duties
Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.
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. 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 are required to work 8-hour shifts within the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., from Monday through Saturday. This schedule totals 48 hours per week. The 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. range 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 may offer to work on Sunday when operational needs require, provided such work is mutually agreed upon by both the employer and the employee. Workers will be provided with a 60-minute lunch break, staggered between 11:00 a.m. to 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.
Requirements
| Education | None required |
|---|---|
| Experience | 1 month |
| Other requirements | Lifting up to 80 lb |
Benefits and conditions
| Schedule | 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Paid | Weekly |
| Pay details | $18.83/hr (H-2A) |
| Housing type | Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (New Haven, Vt) |
| Meals | The employer will not provide meals. Workers will be responsible for purchasing and preparing their own food in the employer-provided (or secured) housing. The housing unit will include a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, cooking utensils, pots, pans, and adequate counter space, provided at no cost to the worker. The employer will provide transportation in a fifteen (15) passenger GMC Savana 3500 van and/or a fifteen (15) passenger Ford Transit van at least once per week, at no cost to workers residing in employer-provided housing, so they may attend to personal errands such as grocery shopping, banking, and other essential needs. |
| Daily transportation | 1. The employer-provided or secured housing is located within approximately 0.2 miles of the main worksite at 1685 Main Street, New Haven, VT 05472. Workers will walk to and from the worksite each workday. Workers will be transported, at no cost, to an additional worksite located at 357 South Street, New Haven, VT 05472 and 3830 Ethan Allen Highway, New Haven, VT 05472. Transportation will be provided at no cost to the worker in employer-owned vehicles that are properly registered, insured, and |
| Travel to the job | The employer will reimburse the H-2A worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government, incurred by the H-2A worker. If the worker completes 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse the worker for transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of work. Upon completion of the work contract or where the worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay |
| Pay deductions | Social Security Federal Taxes State Taxes Medicare Any other state or federal deduction required by law. |
Other work sites
- New Haven, VT · Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 · 12 openings
- New Haven, VT · Oct 19, 2026 – Dec 11, 2026 · 12 openings
| Case number | JO-A-300-26218-151221 |
|---|---|
| Official occupation | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers (51-3022.00) |
| Employer's agent or attorney | Reliable Labor Services |
| Posted | Aug 12, 2026 |