Meat cutter - retail or wholesale

Everfresh Processing; Delta; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental benefits after 3 mo.

Pension plan after probation

Two weeks paid vacation

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Meat Processor for a premier food production facility in Richmond, BC. This permanent, full-time role offers a stable career in manufacturing and logistics with scheduled wage increases every six months.

You will cut, trim, and portion meat products, while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards and ensuring accurate labeling and packaging for customer orders. Experience in food production is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meat processing or similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in refrigerated conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Able to lift 30+ lbs

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and portion beef, pork, lamb, and other protein products to spec.
• Maintain sanitation and safety standards across the production floor.
• Inspect raw product quality and verify dates and storage conditions.
• Package, label, and arrange finished products for delivery orders.
• Sterilize and sharpen tools and machinery at shift end.
• Monitor weights, descriptions, and manufacturing dates on labels.

Skills

Beef processing

Pork processing

Food safety

Quality control

Tools

Industrial cutting tools

Knives

Safety equipment

Job description

Are you looking to build a stable, rewarding career in the thriving manufacturing & logistics sector? Randstad is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Meat Processor for a premier food production facility located in Richmond, British Columbia. This is an incredible opportunity for someone looking to grow within a specialized role that goes beyond traditional butchery.

Title: Meat Processor

Position: Permanent

Full-time

Location: Richmond, BC

Start Date: As soon as possible

Pay Rate: $22.50/hour with scheduled wage increases as per collective agreement

Schedule: Sunday to Thursday

Shift Time: 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Advantages

• Permanent, full-time position offering long-term stability in the essential manufacturing & logistics sector.
• Scheduled, contractually guaranteed wage increases every 6 months.
• Unionized workplace environment offering exceptional job security, representation, and fair workplace guidelines.
• Structured opportunities for career advancement, lateral transitions, and specialized training across the company.
• Comprehensive Health and Dental benefits coverage for you and your family, fully covered by the company after 3 months.
• Generous company-matched pension plan offered immediately following the successful completion of a 6-month probation period.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation to start, accruing and available after your 6-month probation period.
• Exclusive employee pricing discounts on thousands of high-quality foods and grocery products.
• Become a valued member of a supportive, diverse team that is genuinely passionate about food, logistics, and long-term collective success.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and portion beef, pork, lamb, and other protein products to precise company specifications and premium quality standards.
• Maintain and upkeep rigid safety and sanitation standards across the entire production floor to ensure a secure working environment.
• Inspect the quality of all received raw products thoroughly, verifying that all expiration dates and storage conditions are correct prior to processing.
• Package, seal, and arrange finished protein products carefully according to specific customer and retail delivery orders.
• Sterilize, clean, and sharpen all tools, knives, and machinery prior to the end of each shift to fulfill strict food safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ensure the proper weight, product description, and manufacturing dates are accurately recorded and printed on all labels before final packaging.
• Monitor production line flows and cooperate with team members to optimize daily output within the manufacturing & logistics facility.
• Report any machinery malfunctions, safety hazards, or product inconsistencies immediately to the Production Manager.
• Perform additional operational, inventory handling, and sanitization duties as assigned by the leadership team.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements & Environment:

• Physical Stamina & Strength: High physical fitness, stamina, and resilience to sustain prolonged periods of standing, walking, and executing repetitive hand movements; must be able to regularly lift, carry, and move objects weighing 30+ lbs.
• Environment Adaptability: Strong willingness to work hands-on with raw meat products (beef, pork, lamb) daily, and comfort working in a consistently cold, refrigerated environment.

Technical Skills & Operations:

• Equipment Handling: Ability to safely and effectively use industrial cutting tools, knives, and specialized food processing equipment.
• Precision & Math: Exceptional attention to detail for precise portion control and weight accuracy, backed by basic mathematical skills to verify counts, dates, and inventory.
• Dexterity: Strong spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination required for efficient, repetitive material handling tasks.

Safety, Teamwork & Productivity:

• Compliance: A strong commitment to strict workplace safety practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines, and food hygiene standards.
• Efficiency & Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate smoothly with the Production Manager and team, alongside strong time-management capabilities to meet daily deadlines in a high-volume facility.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a specialized role that blends technical hand skills with modern manufacturing and logistics processes.
• Experience: Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehousing, or general labor is an asset, but not mandatory.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.