PASTURE RAISED POULTRY INTERNSHIP
CHICKEN PROCESSOR
Join the Crew! Our processing facility is located in McCleary, WA.
HOW TO APPLY:
Send your application and resume to riverbirdfarm@gmail.com. We will get back to you within 2 weeks if we wish to set up an interview.
PASTURE RAISED POULTRY INTERNSHIP - CHICKEN PROCESSOR
10-15 Hours/Week
May-October 2025
(Wednesdays & Thursdays)
8:30am Start Time
PAY:
$17 per hour w/ option for course credits available
PERKS:
Free chicken, bone broth, and dog treats!
Predictable and stable schedule
Work in a beautiful setting
Amazing co-workers/mentors
Learn valuable chicken processing skills (quality control, evisceration, butchering, packaging, etc)
Opportunities for future employment
REQUIREMENTS:
Positive attitude
Strong work ethic
Excellent communication
Efficiency mindedness
Punctuality, dependability, and accountability
Kind and respectful demeanor toward fellow crew, customers, and livestock
Ability to receive constructive feedback and instruction from owners
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
Ability to work alone and as part of the team on an assembly line
Ability to work in a wide range of weather conditions (cold, rain, heat, etc.)
Ability to lift 40-50 lbs. in a safe and ergonomic manner
Ability to be on your feet for prolonged periods
Must wear protective clothing, gloves, farm boots, etc.
Reliable transportation to/from processing unit
(If you have recurring back, neck, wrist, or knee issues, this may not be a good fit for you.)
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Working as part of an assembly line performing quality control and evisceration of chickens at our WSDA licensed Chicken Processing Unit. Cleaning and sanitizing equipment. Butchering chickens into cuts. Weighing and packaging chicken to create a professional product for sale at our Farmers Markets. This job will involve standing for the entirety of your shift, and mostly working in an assembly line with us and some good tunes!
Please note that this job does not include any killing of the chickens.