Butcher – Retail or Wholesale

Fortinos (Upper Middle 2018); Guelph; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading meat processing facility in Guelph, where you will play a crucial role in precision meat cutting. This position offers a permanent full-time opportunity for experienced Meat Cutters/Butchers, with a competitive wage range and benefits as per the collective agreement. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high standards of sanitation and safety while training new employees. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and passionate about meat processing, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in a supportive workplace that values your contributions.

Benefits

Disability Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Pension Plan Benefits

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of butcher/knife experience required.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision meat cutting functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Train entry-level employees and supervise other butchers.

Skills

Precision Meat Cutting

Attention to Detail

Knife Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Reliability

Basic English Communication

Education

High School Education

Certificate of Meat Cutting Program

Tools

Manual Cutting Utensils

Band Saw

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY
Cargill is building a new vision; to support the vision, we are looking for talented, reliable, and hard-working individuals – people who want to make Cargill their career choice – to join our Production team at our Guelph-Dunlop Beef Processing facility.
To know more about our company please visit: Cargill Meat Processing.

Come and be a part of our dynamic team! Cargill was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2020. We currently have openings for permanent full-time experienced Meat Cutters/Butchers to join our Fabrication area. There are 50 vacancies and the start date would be as soon as possible.

Employer: Cargill Ltd.
Job Location: Guelph, Dunlop Facility, 165 Dunlop Dr. ON N1L 1P4
Vacancies: 50 positions

TERMS
Job Start Date: As soon as possible
Wage: Wage Range is $21.75 – $29.95/hour as per the collective agreement.
Starting rate for experienced meat cutters (3+ years of experience) is $23.45/hour. Starting rate for entry level (less than 6 months of experience) is $21.75/hour.

Benefits: As per the collective agreement, Disability benefits, Medical benefits, Dental benefits, Vision, Pension plan benefits.
Hours: 40.00 Hours / Week. The work shift is 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed to fulfill production demands. Overtime is at time and a half.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time
Career Level: Experienced
Work Setting: Meat processing and packing plant
Work Site Environment: Odors, Cold/Refrigerated
Security & Safety: Basic security clearance

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Work in a fully integrated beef production facility, performing precision meat cutting functions involving:

1. Working in a time-sensitive process deboning, trimming, and preparing standard/specialized cuts of meats using knives;
2. Cutting, trimming, and preparing precise products in accordance with client specifications;
3. Working with specialized knives and equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety requirements as well as safe food handling practices;
4. Maintaining equipment to ensure it is sharp and in good condition according to company standards;
5. Maintaining high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness;
6. Training for entry-level employees and supervising other butchers/meat cutters;
7. 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

APPLICANTS REQUIREMENTS:

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.

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: Apply Here