butcher helper - meat processing

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

Odours. Cold/refrigerated.

Work setting:

Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment.

Tasks:

• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.
• Feed flattened boxes into forming machines to construct containers.
• Remove filled containers from conveyors.
• Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers.
• Feed and unload processing machines.
• Check products and packaging for basic quality defects.
• Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Repetitive tasks.
• Manual dexterity.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Work under pressure.

Personal suitability:

• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend.