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Published on Jun 24 2025

Butcher/slaughter Technician

$8.50  per hour
Visa required: H-2A
From Oct 3, 2022 to May 31, 2023

Employer

Bo. Hucares, Carretera 192 Km 0.1
Naguabo, PR 00718
United States

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Job description

Ganaderos Borges is an open range operation which has a temporary need for workers during the month of August through May for its slaughtering season . The occupation is not year-round because the employer's need is temporary. The entire operation is located on the farm and the amount of meat processed is 100% raised and owned by Ganaderos Borges.
• Butcher/slaughter of a live animal.
• You must wash the animal to ensure there is no contamination.
• Responsible for deaths of cattle or pigs, including shooting and/or stunning, collecting blood, cutting, removing the animal's head, skin and legs.
• Responsible for cutting and skinning the animal and presenting it for further processing in a clean manner.
• Responsible for collecting the blood, beating and preventing it from coagulating.
• Must be able to process and prepare a variety of meats from all animals with knowledge of carcass cleanliness, proper decomposition, cuts of meats, and packaging.
• You must have the knowledge and skills to keep your utensils in top condition.
• You must keep all equipment, including knives, saws, grinders, and work area clean.
• Knowledge of safe handling of animals; including slaughter procedures.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and how to handle yourself around live animals; preferred experience.
• Must leave the area clean and the tools (machines)
• Knowledge of the life of the farm animals and the machinery used on the farm.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Three (3) months of experience in butchery, farm and livestock jobs are required.

Special Requirements

None

Employer Contact Info

+17878746060

[email protected]

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