Slaughterhouse Team

Red Barn Meats, inc. is a family- owned business established in 2012. We have built a reputable customer base providing both USDA and custom meat processing as well as providing several schools, stores and restaurants with locally sourced quality meats. We are excited as we continue to grow with an extensive expansion project underway. Red Barn Meats, Inc. operates with the core values of Learn by doing, Lead by example, Excel as a team while serving its mission to form lifelong relationships and provide quality local meat.

The Kill Floor Team is a critical role, ensuring the kill team humanely harvests livestock according to USDA regulations and customer orders. 

*Schedules can be amended to satisfy production and processing needs.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

·         Support continuous improvement goals in safety, quality, cost, customer service and efficiency.

·         Ensure equipment including knives, steel hooks and saws are safe for operational use.

·         Skinning and cleaning carcasses

·         Process blood and offal

·         Follow safety protocols including wearing personal protective equipment

·         Properly sort and pack hides as required

Desired Skills:

·         Knife sharpening skills

·         Familiarity and ability to operate heavy equipment

·         Familiar with USDA regulations and HACCP practices

·         Customer Service

·         Team Management

·         Team Player

·         Positive attitude

·         Be adaptable and flexible

·         Critical thinking/problem-solving skills

Physical requirements:

·         Must be able to manipulate items weighing 60 lbs in various directions for storage.

·         Must be able to withstand long periods of staying still and moving about the work area safely and efficiently.

·         Must be able to exercise fine motor skills and manual dexterity; precision is required to maintain sharp knives.

·         Must be able to position oneself to access materials, machinery, and storage.

·         Must be able to exercise repetitive movements

·         Must have physical stamina

·         Must be able to work in different temperatures, specifically cold.

Salary : $16