Meadow Valley Meats, headquartered in Chilliwack, BC is seeking to hire two (2) full-time, permanent Industrial Butchers (NOC 94141) to start work as soon as possible. These positions will work on site at our Grindrod plant, located at 179 Monk Rd, Grindrod, BC, V0E 1V4. Visit our website at www.meadowvalleymeats.com.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Positions are permanent and full-time. Required to work overtime, some weekends, days, and shift work, as required.
Salary: $26.40 – $28.00 hourly (commensurate with experience) Wages are reviewed annually with incremental increase given based on performance.
Hours: Minimum 36 – 40 hours per week
Benefits: Extended Health and Dental Benefits, Vision coverage, Safety Boot Allowance.
Language of work: English
SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Education: No formal education required; completion of Secondary (High) School is an asset
Experience: Minimum 3 years of work experience in industrial butcher/meat processing setting
MAJOR JOB DUTIES:
• Slaughter livestock using stunning devices and knives
• May slaughter cattle, calves and sheep as prescribed by religious laws
• Remove skin, excess fat, bruises or other blemishes from carcasses or meat portions
• Remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses
• Split carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling
• Remove bones from meat
• Cut carcasses or sides or quarters of carcasses into primal cuts for further cutting, processing or packaging
• Cut meat into specific cuts for institutional, commercial or other wholesale use
• Demonstrate proficiency using knives and specialized cutting tools to ensure efficiency and waste reduction
• Follow all food safety and workplace safety protocols
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume, covering letter and references by email to mvmhr2015@gmail.com, and reference job posting number GR52601. We are currently accepting applications from qualified Canadian citizens, Canadian Permanent Residents, and temporary residents and asylum claimants who are in Canada with a valid open work permit. We ask that any interested applicants with a valid open work permit please include their status when submitting their application.