Lowcountry boil at the farm - July 20

Join Hickory Nut Gap and Locals Seafood on July 20 for a Lowcountry Boil featuring NC shrimp, housemade sausage, and all the fixings.

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job openings at Hickory Nut Gap

Hickory Nut Gap is a working family farm, and a meat distribution company based in Fairview, North Carolina. The wholesale business collaborates with a network of farmers in our region to produce regeneratively raised, 100% grassfed beef and pasture raised heritage breed pork. Our meats are sold to retail, distributor, food service, ecommerce, and other customers across the eastern US.   
 
We believe in a better world, and we are inviting everyone to come along. For us, better means treating our planet with respect. It means improving the lives of animals and the livelihoods of farmers.  Our team is made up of people who collaborate, support, have fun, and challenge one another with an eye towards improvement and growth.   We need outstanding people to join our team and fulfill our mission and change the food system.

Meat Cutter / Butcher

POSITIONFull Time Warehouse Associate
EXPECTED HOURSDay shift, 32-40/week (average hours)
BENEFITSHealth benefits, PTO, Employee discount, 401(k)
WORK LOCATIONHickory Nut Gap Farm, Fairview, NC
COMPENSATION$18-20/hour based on experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a skilled meat cutter or butcher to help process and prepare our high-quality, pasture-raised meats. This is a hands-on position working with whole carcasses and sub-primals in a team-oriented, on-farm processing facility.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

  • Breaking down whole carcasses (chicken, pork, beef)
  • Producing retail and wholesale cuts
  • Making value-added products (sausages, grinds, etc.)
  • Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards
  • Labeling, packaging, and inventory tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 2+ years of professional meat cutting/butchery experience preferred
  • Solid knife skills and understanding of meat anatomy
  • Strong attention to detail and sanitation
  • Comfortable working in cold environments
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work on your feet
  • Interest in regenerative agriculture is a plus!

WHY JOIN US?

  • Employee Discount on farm products
  • Work in a mission-driven, values-based environment
  • Learn and grow in regenerative food systems

TO APPLY: Email brief note of interest and resume to the hiring manager: brian.birmingham@hickorynutgap.com 

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