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Farm Hand / Food Processing Team Member

Bethlehem, CT, United States

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Steadfast Farms is hiring 12–25 new team members to join our growing poultry processing operation.

Team members play an essential role in preparing and processing our high-quality poultry products under USDA inspection.

If you’re reliable, detail-oriented, and take pride in doing meaningful work, we want to hear from you.

Customer Relationship
Personal Evolution
Autonomy
Administrative Work
Technical Expertise

Responsibilities

  • Working with live poultry in a humane and respectful manner
  • Assisting in slaughter, scalding, evisceration, packaging, and cold storage
  • Performing basic butcher or knife work (training provided)
  • Following all USDA food safety, HACCP, and company sanitation policies
  • Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas
  • Collaborating with a team of 10+ people in a fast-paced environment
  • Communicating clearly and following the supervisor's instructions
  • Working both independently and as part of a team
  • Occasionally assisting with customer pickups or farm duties. 

Must Have

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Ability to safely operate and clean food processing equipment
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on, and physically active production environment
  • Able to stand in one position for extended periods while performing repeatable tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Adaptable and flexible — able to switch duties or move to new production lines or workstations as directed by management based on the needs of the operation
  • Capable of lifting up to 50–75 lbs occasionally, and repeatedly handling 3–10 lb poultry items (and occasionally 10–30 lb birds) throughout the shift
  • Willing to work around live and raw poultry in varying temperatures (0°F–99°F)
  • Able to stand, walk, bend, lift, and move throughout the shift safely
  • Dependable, organized, and respectful of others
  • Must be able to commute to Bethlehem, CT

Nice to have

  • No prior poultry or manufacturing experience required — training provided.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting pay: $17–$20/hour, based on experience and training
  • Weekly pay periods
  • Performance bonuses available
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick time (after 90 days)
  • Weekends off (Monday–Friday schedule)
  • Complimentary food program
  • Employee discounts on poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, quail, and quail eggs)
  • Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Schedule

  • Facility operates Monday–Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts
  • Shifts start as early as 6:30 a.m.
  • USDA inspection runs 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., followed by facility cleaning and customer pickup
  • Flexible shifts available: 6-hour, 8-hour, 10-hour, or 12-hour options
  • Full-time and part-time roles available

Work Environment

  • Standing and moving throughout the day
  • Exposure to cold (0°F) and warm (up to 99°F) environments
  • Frequent exposure to water, moisture, and cleaning agents
  • Work areas may be wet and occasionally slippery — waterproof, slip-resistant boots are required
  • Steadfast Farms provides all required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
  • After your first 90 days, the company will purchase one pair of approved work boots per year for every employee
  • Team-oriented and safety-focused workplace
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