Industrial Butcher - Chilliwack (CH42601)

Meadow Valley Meats, headquartered in Chilliwack, BC is seeking two (2) full-time, permanent Industrial Butchers (NOC 94141) to start work as soon as possible. The successful applicants will work at our Chilliwack plant located at 8966 Nowell St. Chilliwack, BC, V2P 4W8. Visit our website at

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The position is permanent and full-time. Required to work overtime, some weekends, days, shift work, as required.

Salary:

$25.00 - $26.00 hourly - Wages are reviewed annually, incremental increase may be given based on performance.

Hours:

Minimum 36-40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Extended Health and Dental Benefits
• Vision coverage
• Safety Boot Allowance

Language of work:

English

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: No Formal Requirement
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience in industrial butcher/meat processing setting

MAJOR JOB DUTIES:

• Slaughter livestock using stunning devices and knives
• May slaughter cattle, calves and sheep as prescribed by religious laws
• Remove skin, excess fat, bruises or other blemishes from carcasses or meat portions
• Remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses
• Split carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling
• May remove bones from meat
• May cut carcasses or sides or quarters of carcasses into primal cuts for further cutting, processing or packaging
• May cut meat into specific cuts for institutional, commercial or other wholesale use
• Follow all food safety and workplace safety protocols