​Meat Butcher/Meat Cutter

Job Description

Meat Butcher/Meat Cutter

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work in a fully integrated beef production facility, performing precision meat cutting functions involving:
• Working in a time sensitive process deboning, trimming and preparing standard / specialized cuts of meats using knives;
• Cutting, trimming, and preparing precise products in accordance with client specifications
• Working with specialized knives and equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirement as well as safe food handling practices
• Maintaining equipment to ensure it is sharp and in good condition according to company standards;
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness;
• Training for entry level employees; and supervising other butchers/meat cutters
• Performing other duties as required consistent with the occupation

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Performing repetitive tasks
• Fast paced environment
• Physical Effort: This is a physically demanding position and will require continuous standing for extended periods of time, as well as some heavy lifting. Knife work involves regular repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders.
• Physical Environment: Regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise.
• Sensory Attention: Regular need to give close attention- either hearing or seeing to surroundings.
  

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE:

• Manual cutting utensil, Band saw

Job Qualifications

• High School education
• 3-5 years butcher/knife experience required (Experience in detailed meat cutting for further added value)
• Previous experience in meat processing and packing environment using manual cutting utensils and band saws.
• Certificate of Meat Cutting Program (preferred)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work under cold conditions
• Commitment to safety and food quality processes
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time
• Attention to detail and work well with others
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop
• Critical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learning
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and decision-making skills
• Reliability/ Dependability
• Basic English communication skills

COMPENSATION & HOURS:

• Full-Time
• Hours of work: Monday-Friday
• Number of Hours/Week: 40
• Hours of work: 6:30AM-3:00PM
• Location: Guelph
• Salary and Benefits: $18.40 - $26.60/Hour + Benefits

Cargill is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements, for the purpose of accommodation under AODA, known to Human Resources when they are contacted for an interview.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply directly by following the link below:https://jobs.cargill.com/job/G...