Meat Cutter

Strive Recruitment Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Seasonal work

Job summary

STRIVE is seeking a Seasonal Meat Cutter for a Hamilton, ON meat processing facility. The role focuses on trimming bone-in pork products to customer specifications within a refrigerated production environment during peak seasonal periods such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.

Candidate should have previous meat cutting or processing experience and be comfortable with knife handling, pork, chicken, beef, and turkey products. Weekly pay and seasonal hours offered.

Qualifications

• Previous meat cutting, butchering, or meat processing experience is an asset.
• Experience with pork products, particularly bone-in products.
• Comfortable working with chicken, beef, turkey and pork products.
• Strong knowledge of safe knife handling practices.
• Flexible availability during seasonal peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, portion, and prepare meat products according to production requirements.
• Trim bone-in pork products to customer specifications.
• Use knives and other meat-cutting tools safely and efficiently.
• Follow product specifications, portion requirements, and production standards.
• Inspect meat products for quality, consistency, and defects.
• Prepare products for packaging and further processing.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.

Skills

Meat cutting

Knife handling

Food safety

Attention to detail

Tools

Knives

Meat-cutting tools

Job description

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.

THE ROLE:

Our client is seeking an experienced Seasonal Meat Cutter to join a well-established meat processing facility in Hamilton, ON.

This is a seasonal opportunity supporting increased production volumes during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter periods. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in meat cutting, butchering, food processing, or meat production and be looking for a flexible seasonal opportunity. The successful candidate will work as part of a production team in a refrigerated environment, preparing and cutting meat products while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and workplace safety. The primary focus of this position will be trimming bone-in pork products according to customer specifications.

ADVANTAGES:

• $21.00/hr
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Hours may vary based on production scheduling
• Seasonal work during peak production periods
• Opportunity to work with an established Hamilton-based meat processing company
• Clean and organized facility
• Weekly pay
• Hands-on work in a professional food production environment
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cut, trim, portion, and prepare meat products according to production requirements
• Trim bone-in pork products to customer specifications
• Use knives and other meat-cutting tools safely and efficiently
• Follow product specifications, portion requirements, and production standards
• Inspect meat products for quality, consistency, and defects
• Prepare products for packaging and further processing
• Maintain accurate product weights and portion sizes
• Follow established production procedures and work instructions
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements
• Follow HACCP, GMP, and company food safety procedures
• Properly use required PPE and follow all workplace health and safety procedures
• Clean and sanitize knives, tools, equipment, and work areas as required
• Work efficiently to meet daily production targets
• Communicate quality, equipment, or production concerns to the appropriate supervisor
• Perform other production duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous meat cutting, butchering, or meat processing experience is an asset
• Experience working with pork products, particularly bone-in products, is an asset
• Comfortable working with chicken, beef, turkey, and pork products
• Comfortable using knives and performing repetitive meat-cutting tasks
• Strong knowledge of safe knife handling practices
• Ability to work in a cold/refrigerated environment
• Strong attention to detail and product quality
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Ability to follow food safety and workplace safety procedures
• Flexible availability during seasonal peak periods

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Refrigerated/cold production environment
• Meat processing facility
• Regular exposure to raw meat products
• Frequent use of knives and meat-cutting equipment
• Fast-paced production environment
• Strict food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• Required PPE and adherence to all workplace health and safety procedures