Retail or Wholesale – Meat Cutter/Butcher

Conestoga Meat Packers located in Breslau, Ontario is a vertically integrated processor of premium quality, fresh pork.

Come and be a part of our dynamic team and join us in building for the future together. We are expanding our business and have permanent full-time openings for 30 Meat Cutters/Butchers – Retail or Wholesale on our day and afternoon shift. The start date would be as soon as possible.

Job Description:
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Remove bones from meat
• Prepare special orders.
• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Train meat cutters
• Use manual cutting utensil

Work Conditions and Environment:
• Physically demanding
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Cold/refrigerated environment
• Some areas may have odours
• Wholesaler, meat packing establishment

We offer:
• Competitive wages (ranges from $23.01 per hour to $26.87 per hour)
• Afternoon Shift Premium of $1.25
• Competitive Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Vision Care, Pension, Group Insurance)
• 40 hours per week
• Training will be provided

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Completion of High School
• Commitment to safety and quality processes
• 1-2 years butcher/knife experience required
• Previous experience in retail/wholesale butchery environment.
• Butchery course an asset
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time
• Attention to detail and work well with others
• Perform critical thinking, have significant use of memory and continuous learning
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and decision making skills
• Basic English communication skills
• Basic security clearance

Working Location: 313 Menno St, Breslau, Ontario, NOB 1M0.

No public transportation available, transportation assistance/shuttle program available.

These positions are required for day starting at 6:00 am and afternoon shift
starting at 2:30 pm Monday – Friday

Conestoga Meats welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please upload/send your resume in confidence to http://conestogameats.com or fax to (519-648-3421)

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those invited to participate in our recruitment process will be contacted.