industrial meat cutter

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

Odours. Cold/refrigerated.

Work setting:

Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment.

Tasks:

• Cut beef, lamb, pork or veal carcasses or sides or quarters of carcasses into primal cuts for further cutting, processing or packaging.
• Cut meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial or other wholesale use.
• Remove bones from meat.
• Set and sharpen all types of saws.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed.

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.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

Team player. Flexibility.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Day. Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.

Support for youths:

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.