Company description

Founded in 2015 by high school pals Jeff Backer and Dave Viola, Short Creek Farm produces farrow-to-finish pastured pork and grassfed beef on 300 acres of field and forest in Northwood, New Hampshire. We’ve distinguished ourselves with our value-added products—including sausages, smoked meats, and dry salami—many of which are one-of-a-kind and highlight local or seasonal ingredients. In 2022 we opened Short Creek Meats, a brand new 6,000-sqft processing plant in Kennebunk, Maine, and we're always on the lookout for more hard-working folks with a passion for good food to join our tight-knit team. Because we’re small and growing rapidly, this is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor and generate real, meaningful impacts each day as we develop together.

Job description

We are currently hiring production assistants eager to break into the meat industry. Production assistants will work 1-2 days per week in our Processing department breaking down sides of pork. While basic knife skills are helpful, we offer on-the-job training. You will gain valuable, in-demand skills in whole animal butchery!

The remainder of the week will be spent in our Packaging department. At Short Creek, we treat packaging as a vital part of the process for one simple reason: every time a customer sees our product on the shelf, they are experiencing your work first. So are you a little (or a lot) type-A? Come indulge yourself by making sure every last little detail is perfect as our products make their way out into the world.

Aside from being part of a fun team, a 4-day full-time work week is standard and we offer great benefits! We hope you'll apply!
 

Responsibilities

• Break down pork and beef carcasses from sides into subprimals and retail cuts
• Portion and package ready-to-eat products
• Ensure all aspects of the finished package conform to product specifications
• Execute production schedules and manage inventory
• Implement food safety programs, including daily record keeping and sanitation tasks

Qualifications

• Two or more years of work experience
  
• Scrupulous attention to detail and the desire to make things look really nice
• Ability to take direction, follow instructions closely, and communicate challenges
• Ability to execute repetitive tasks consistently, accurately, and efficiently
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team and communicate respectfully to coworkers
• Ability to meet physical demands, including: lifting 50+ lb; standing, bending, twisting, and other repetitive motions; and working for extended periods in a cold environment (50ºF)

Compensation

• Hourly: $17-20 per hour
• Schedule: full-time, weekday hours

• Benefits: health insurance, 401(k) with match, quarterly profit sharing, paid vacation, employee discount

Short Creek Farm  is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and community. All employment decisions are based on the qualifications and merit of applicants and on business needs.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 - $20.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline