NOC 63201 - Butchers - retail and wholesale

Gtrworldwide; Swift Current; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtrworldwide in Canada is seeking several meat processing specialists to prepare and portion meat for retail and wholesale customers. You will support inventory, fulfill orders, and provide product knowledge to customers while maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities include trimming, deboning, weighing, labeling, and assisting with custom or bulk orders. The role requires familiarity with meat cuts, sanitation practices, and the ability to work in cold environments.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience as butcher or meat cutter.
• Safe use of cutting tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of meat cuts and yield optimization.
• Food safety awareness; certification asset or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to lift heavy loads and work in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, trim, debone and cut primal and subprimal meat into portions.
• Operate cutting equipment and hand tools safely and efficiently.
• Weigh, package, label and price products; fulfill bulk orders as requested.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment; follow sanitation procedures.
• Monitor inventory, rotate stock, record waste and assist with receiving and storing shipments.
• Provide customer assistance on product selection and cooking methods.

Skills

Precision knife skills

Meat fabrication

Portion control

Customer service

Quality assurance

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Knives

Band saws

Grinders

Job description

Job Summary

Prepare and portion meat products for retail and wholesale customers while ensuring quality and safety. Provide product knowledge to customers and support inventory and order fulfillment tasks. Number of Positions 6

Main Duties

• Inspect, trim, debone and cut primal and subprimal meat into retail and wholesale portions according to specifications.
• Operate and maintain cutting equipment and hand tools such as knives, band saws, and grinders safely and efficiently.
• Weigh, package, label and price products for display or shipment, and prepare custom or bulk orders as requested.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment, follow sanitation procedures, and adhere to food safety standards.
• Monitor and rotate inventory, record waste and spoilage, and assist with receiving and storing incoming shipments.
• Provide customer assistance on product selection, cooking methods and portioning, and coordinate special orders.

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience as a butcher, meat cutter, or in meat processing.
• Demonstrated ability to use cutting tools and meat processing equipment safely.
• Knowledge of meat cuts, trimming techniques, portioning and yield optimization.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices; food handling certification is an asset or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to lift heavy loads, stand for extended periods and work in cold environments.

Required Skills

• Precision knife skills and safe tool handling
• Knowledge of meat fabrication and portion control
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Customer service and clear communication