Butcher - Wholesale

Job summary

Clean and prepare meat for processing, cut carcasses and standard or customer-requested portions, and remove bones. Wrap and package prepared meats using equipment such as band saws, manual cutting utensils, and power grinders.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Odours Cold/refrigerated Work setting Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment Staff accommodation available Responsibilities Tasks Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting Cut carcasses, sides and quarters Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat Wrap and package prepared meats Remove bones from meat Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Band saw Manual cutting utensil Power grinder Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Tight deadlines Fast-paced environment Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Attention to detail Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Hand-eye co-ordination Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Health care plan Vision care benefits Other Benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.) Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth Support for Indigenous people Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Support for mature workers Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers

What you’ll do

Clean and prepare meat for processing, cut carcasses and standard or customer-requested portions, and remove bones. Wrap and package prepared meats using equipment such as band saws, manual cutting utensils, and power grinders.

Requirements

Requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 1 to less than 2 years of experience. The role involves physically demanding, fast-paced work in a cold meat-processing environment, with a criminal record check required.

Benefits

• Dental Plan
• Health Care Plan
• Vision Care Benefits
• Staff Accommodation

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Meat Cutting
• Carcass Processing
• Meat Trimming
• Meat Preparation
• Meat Packaging
• Bone Removal
• Band Saw Operation
• Manual Cutting Utensil Use
• Power Grinder Operation
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Handling Heavy Loads

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Manufacturing
• Trades