Meat Cutter/Butcher - Retail or Wholesale

Conestoga Meat Packers Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 33,709 - 39,054; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life)

Afternoon Shift Premium

40 hours per week

Weekly pay by direct deposit

Training provided

Job summary

Conestoga Meats in Canada is seeking a Meat Cutter/Butcher for retail or wholesale duties. The role supports day and afternoon shifts, with starting times between 6:00am and 4:00pm, and involves cutting, trimming, deboning, packing, and handling special orders.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years butcher experience, completion of high school, and strong safety and quality beliefs. Benefits, competitive wages, and training will be provided; transportation is needed for candidates.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Completion of High School
• Commitment to safety and quality processes
• 1-2 years butcher/knife experience required
• Previous experience in retail/wholesale butchery environment.
• Butchery course an asset
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Attention to detail and work well with others.
• Perform critical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learning.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and decision-making skills.
• Basic English communication skills
• Basic security clearance

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat.
• Remove bones from meat.
• Prepare special orders.
• Wrap and package prepared meats.
• Train meat cutters

Skills

Butcher/knife experience

Basic English communication

Standing for extended periods

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Meat Cutter/Butcher - Retail or Wholesale

Job Description

Posted Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

The World’s Best Pork from the Industry’s Best Team

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and one of the largest pork processing plants in Canada we provide premium pork products to those who desire responsibly raised, healthy, quality pork through their commitment to local farmers, families, and communities worldwide. Produced By Families for Families

We invest in our employee’s potential and value to the company by providing professional development and training for all roles and succession planning to align job interests and potential. Hiring from within is our go to growing our own right here.

Meat Cutter/Butcher – Retail or Wholesale

Come and be a part of our dynamic team and join us in building for the future together. We are expanding our business and have permanent full-time openings forMeat Cutters/Butchers - Retail or Wholesaleon our day and afternoon shift. There are vacancies and the start date would be as soon as possible.

Job Description:

• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat.
• Remove bones from meat.
• Prepare special orders.
• Wrap and package prepared meats.
• Train meat cutters

Work Conditions and Environment:

• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Cold/refrigerated environment
• Some areas may have odours.
• Wholesaler, meat packing establishment

We offer:

• Competitive wages (ranges from $24.47/per hour to $28.35/per hour)
• Competitive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Vision Care, Pension, Group Insurance)
• Afternoon Shift Premium of $1.25
• 40 hours per week
• Weekly pay by direct deposit
• Training will be provided

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Completion of High School
• Commitment to safety and quality processes
• 1-2 years butcher/knife experience required
• Previous experience in retail/wholesale butchery environment.
• Butchery course an asset
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time.
• Attention to detail and work well with others.
• Perform critical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learning.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and decision-making skills.
• Basic English communication skills
• Basic security clearance

These positions are required for day (starting times vary from 6:00 am - 7:00 am) and afternoon shift (starting times vary from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm) Monday - Friday

We anticipate 20 vacancies and the start date would be as soon as possible.

Why Work at Conestoga Meats?

• Growing company with opportunity to grow with team and department
• Stable full-time hours; no rotating shifts
• Competitive benefits package for you and your family at 3 months of service
• Pension plan and company matching at 1 year of service
• Floater day given on top of vacation days
• Diverse workforce; translation of communication materials into 8 languages
• Discounts on quality pork products
• Employee assistance program (financial assistance, mental health resources)
• Social Committee events (food trucks, gifts, games)
• BBQ's and wellness programs
• On-site training and company provided equipment
• Employee scholarship program and English courses

Candidates will need to find their own transportation.

No public transportation available.

Reason for vacancy: existing position (40 hours per week).

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