Butcher - retail or wholesale

Kibbi; High River; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Parking available

Wellness program

Job summary

Kibbi in High River, Canada is seeking an experienced butcher to prepare meat for processing, cut carcasses, and trim standard cuts. You will work in a meat processing and/or packing plant and may supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers.

Responsibilities include cleaning meats, removing bones, and using band saws, slicing machines and manual cutting utensils. The role requires attention to detail, physical endurance, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Secondary school graduation certificate is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in meat processing or a related field.
• Ability to work 36–48 hours per week, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting.
• Cut carcasses, sides and quarters.
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat.
• Remove bones from meat.
• Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers.

Skills

Stamina

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Band saw

Manual cutting utensil

Slicing machine

Job description

Information

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 36 to 48 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

EDUCATION

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

WORK SITE ENVIRONMENT

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated

WORK SETTING

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

TASKS

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
• Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Remove bones from meat
• Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers

EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY EXPERIENCE

• Band saw
• Manual cutting utensil
• Slicing machine

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Criminal record check

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

SCREENING QUESTIONS

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Early morning
• Evening

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years to less than 5 years

EMPLOYMENT TERMS OPTIONS

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits
• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available
• Wellness program

SUPPORT FOR NEWCOMERS AND REFUGEES

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

SUPPORT FOR VETERANS

• Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)

SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

SUPPORT FOR MATURE WORKERS

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination

SUPPORTS FOR VISIBLE MINORITIES

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)