About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Odours. Dusty. Hot. Cold/refrigerated. Wet/damp. Work setting: Slaughter houses. Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment. Poultry processing plant. Food and beverage plant. Butcher shop. Tasks: Slaughter livestock and remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses. Remove feathers and singe and wash poultry to prepare for further processing or packaging. Cut meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial or other wholesale use. Remove bones from meat. Feed and unload processing machines. Ensure that the quality of products meets established standards. Clean machines and immediate work areas. Food safety/handling skills. Supervision: Industrial butchers and meat cutters, poultry preparers and related workers. Equipment and machinery experience: Knives. Type of industry experience: Food and beverages. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Fast-paced environment. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Accurate. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Reliability. Adaptability. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Shift. Morning. Day. Overtime required. Overtime available. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).