Company description

Pigasus Meats is a small, pasture-based livestock farm in South Hero, VT. We manage a flock of 1700 laying hens and finish approximately 200 pigs using high-welfare management systems. All animals are on pasture in the growing season and on deep-bedded pack in the winter months. We sell our eggs and pork both retail and wholesale to local accounts in Vermont and Massachusetts. Our pork operation is currently transition from a primarily feeder-to-finish system to a farrow-to-finish system. We strive to actively manage our animals across our land in a way that enhances and improves biological diversity and function as well as benefit the ecosystem. 2022 will see further implementation of keyline design principles, enhanced pasture seeding, and continued improvement of adaptive grazing systems for both pigs and chickens. We aim to operate at a scale that provides a substantial amount of food to our local food shed at an appropriate cost. A main tenet of our operation is to provide the best life possible for the animals by allowing them to express their natural pig and chicken behaviors. We are constantly learning, making mistakes, and working to improve our systems to meet the goals above.

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking to hire a part-time position (28 hours per week working Friday, Saturday, and Monday). This job, will focus on delivering pasture-raised eggs and pork to the community, washing eggs, and working farmer’s market with one or both owners. This position will also help with livestock care, pasture management, and general farm tasks as needed. We would need this person to commit to working May-October, however we are open to extending this into a year-round position. A sample of the schedule:

• Monday: Livestock care, egg washing, and general farm tasks
• Friday: Deliveries and farmer’s market prep
• Saturday: Burlington Farmer’s Market

Universal Pigasus Meats Employee Requirements:

• Interest and excitement to work and learn in a pasture-based livestock production system
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Effective communication with owners, manager, and co-workers
• Ability to lift 50lbs and team lift up to 100lbs
• Ability to work long hours in variable weather conditions with energy/engagement throughout the day
• Motivated to learn from mistakes and grow as a team
• Accountability and a desire to work towards improvement
• Previous farm/livestock experience is not necessary-we can train!
• Valid Driers License, legally able to work in United States

Compensation:

28 hours/week (Friday, Saturday, and Monday)

• Access to eggs, pork
• Wages: $15/hr plus a portion on the tips on Farmer’s Market days
• COVID Pay: 5 days paid off - if needing to get tested, quarantine, or having symptoms
• Workman’s compensation
• Education opportunities

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline