Butcher assistant – retail or wholesale

Sumas Mountain Farms

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Odours
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Hot
  • Broiler and other meat-type chicken production

Work setting

  • Butcher shop
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
  • Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
  • Wrap and package prepared meats
  • Remove bones from meat
  • Weigh meats for sale
  • Grind meats
  • Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers
  • Clean machines and immediate work areas
  • Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
  • Food safety/handling skills

Experience and specialization

Product inspection experience

  • Meat and meat products

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player
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