Meat Cutter

Butcher – Retail Wholesale (NOC 63201)

Opportunity
Cargill is building a new vision; to support the vision, we are looking for talented, reliable, and hard‑working individuals who want to make Cargill their career choice and join our Production team at our Guelph‑Dunlop Beef Processing facility.
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Cargill Ltd.

Guelph‑Dunlop Facility
165 Dunlop Dr., ON N1L 1P4

50 positions

Start Date:

As soon as possible

• Wage range: $21.75 – $29.95 / hour as per the collective agreement
• Experienced Meat Cutter (3+ years): $23.45 / hour
• Entry Level (under 3 years): $21.75 / hour

• Disability benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Pension plan benefits

• 40 hours / week
• Shift: 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed (time and a half)

• Permanent Full-Time
• Career Level:
  
  Experienced
• Work Setting:
  Meat processing and packing plant
• Work Site Environment:
  Odors, cold/refrigerated
• Security & Safety:
  Basic security clearance

• Perform precision meat cutting functions, including deboning, trimming, and preparing standard and specialized cuts using knives.
• Cut, trim, and prepare precise products according to client specifications.
• Use specialized knives and equipment following health and safety requirements and safe food handling practices.
• Maintain equipment to ensure sharpness and good condition per company standards.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness.
• Provide training for entry‑level employees and supervise other butchers/meat cutters.
• Perform other duties as required consistent with the occupation.

• Repetitive tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Physical effort: continuous standing for extended periods, heavy lifting, repetitive use of hands, wrists, arms, shoulders.
• Physical environment: exposure to temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise.
• Sensory attention: demanding close visual and auditory observation of surroundings.

• Manual cutting utensils.
• Band saw.

• High school education.
• 3‑5 years butcher/knife experience required.
• Previous experience in meat processing and packing environment using manual cutting utensils and band saws.
• Certificate of Meat Cutting Program (preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under cold conditions.
• Commitment to safety and food quality processes.
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods.
• Attention to detail and work well with others.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop.
• Critical thinking and continuous learning.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and decision‑making skills.
• Reliability/dependability.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Commitment to accessibility compliance under AODA.

Cargill is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ('AODA'). Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known to Human Resources when contacted for an interview.

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