Meat Production Worker
The worker is responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products according to client specifications using specialized knives and equipment. They must also perform slaughtering tasks while maintaining high standards of sanitation and workplace safety.
- On-site
- High River, AB
- Posted Aug 24, 2026
- Apply by Oct 25, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: High River, AB Job Type: Full Time Shifts Available: 1st and 2nd Compensation: $24.25/hr Benefits Information * Benefits are based in our Collective Bargaining Agreement * Paid Vacation * Extended Health & Dental * Vision Care * Pension Plan * Short-term Disability and Life Insurance * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Tuition Reimbursement Principal Accountabilities * Cutting, trimming and preparing precise products in accordance with client specifications using knives and equipment * Slaughter livestock (skin, split, clean and trim) using knives and equipment * Working with specialized knives and equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirement as well as safe food handling practices * Maintaining knife sharpness according to company standards * Ability to work in temperature controlled environments (Warm <30 Celsius or Cold 0-4 Celsius) * Weight handling up to 50lbs with or without a reasonable accommodation * Comfortable working with raw meat; Beef * Responsible for high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness * Ability to understand and follow instructions with high attention to detail in completing tasks * Performing other duties as required or assigned by supervisor Required Qualifications * Must be 18 years or older * Must be currently legal to work in Canada * Minimum of 12 months’ experience utilizing a knife or cutting equipment in a meat retail or wholesale environment Preferred Qualifications * Familiar with food industry regulations, requirements and processes * Previous experience working with meat in a retail or wholesale environment * Knowledge in Butcher or Meat Cutting process Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
What you’ll do
The worker is responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products according to client specifications using specialized knives and equipment. They must also perform slaughtering tasks while maintaining high standards of sanitation and workplace safety.
Requirements
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in Canada, and possess at least 12 months of experience using knives or cutting equipment in a meat environment. The role requires the ability to work in temperature-controlled settings and lift up to 50lbs.
Benefits
• Paid Vacation • Extended Health & Dental • Vision Care • Pension Plan • Short-term Disability • Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement
Listed skills
- Attention to detailPreferred
- Food safetyPreferred
- Manual dexterityPreferred
- SanitationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Meat Cutting
- Knife Skills
- Slaughtering
- Food Safety
- Sanitation
- Attention To Detail
- Manual Dexterity
- Butchery
- Cutting Equipment
- Cleanliness
- Collective Bargaining
- Food Services
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Occupational Safety And Health
- Optometry
- Food Safety And Sanitation
- Wholesaling
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Trades
- Agriculture
- Production Worker
- Meat and Seafood Processor / Packager
- Butchers, Fishmongers and Related Food Preparers
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 25, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
