Meat processing worker

Butcher/Slaughter Technician in Naguabo, Puerto Rico

This is an H-2A job order, which means the employer has already applied to hire workers from outside the United States for it.

Employer: Ganaderos Borges, Inc.
Where: Naguabo, Puerto Rico
Places: 8
Pay: $10.5 per hour
Visa: H-2A
Starts: 2026-08-01
Ends: 2027-05-31
Filed: 2026-06-12

What the work involves

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. - Will also perform driving duties for Petitioner. They will transport workers from the place of residence to the workplace and back to the place of residence. Will also drive workers to buy food and other items to supermarkets or convenience stores. Will perform driving services to Employer.

How to apply

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Seasonal Jobs.

What that comes to in a month

At forty hours a week, the rate in this filing works out at about $1,817 a month before tax. That is the standard full-time month of 173 hours; overtime, deductions and the cost of getting there are not in it.

How the work permit works in the United States

Employer-sponsored temporary or permanent labor certification. The employer files with the Department of Labor first. Which programme applies depends on the work and whether it is seasonal.

Published by U.S. Department of Labor, foreign labor certification