meat curer

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Noisy. Odours. Cold/refrigerated. Wet/damp.

Work setting:

Slaughter houses. Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment.

Tasks:

• Operate machinery to process and bag, box or otherwise package food products.
• Perform corrective machine adjustments.
• Record production information.
• Observe gauges, computer printouts and video monitors to verify specified processing conditions.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Inform supervisor of mechanical malfunctions or product irregularities.
• Make adjustments to process variables.
• Maintain shift log of production and other data.
• Set up and adjust processing and packaging machines.
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Feed and unload processing machines.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Food safety/handling skills.
• Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials.
• Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Food Safety Certificate.

Type of operation:

Grinding. Mixing. Blending. Baking or cooking. Cooling. Packaging. Extraction.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Multi-functional process control machinery. Single function machine.

Security and safety:

Bondable.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Team player. Resourcefulness. Accurate. Dependability. Reliability. Ability to multitask. Positive attitude.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning.

Experience:

7 months to less than 1 year.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Overtime required.

Health benefits:

Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

As per collective agreement. Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

Free parking available. Travel insurance. Wellness program.