Quail Meat Plant Worker View Position

St. Anns, ON

The Quail Processing Plant Worker is responsible for assisting with the humane handling, slaughter, processing, packaging, and sanitation activities within a quail processing facility. Employees perform a variety of production tasks while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, animal welfare requirements, workplace health and safety standards, and company policies.

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• Receive and handle live quail in a humane and professional manner.
• Follow approved animal welfare procedures and company handling protocols.
• Assist with unloading, holding, and movement of birds within designated areas.
• Identify and report signs of illness, injury, or distress.

• Perform assigned duties related to slaughter operations, including stunning, bleeding, scalding, defeathering, evisceration, and carcass preparation.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Humane Handling Procedures.
• Maintain product integrity and prevent contamination during processing.
• Remove defective or condemned products as directed.

• Package whole birds, portions, or value-added products according to specifications.
• Apply labels and verify product information.
• Assist with weighing, boxing, palletizing, and preparing products for storage or shipment.
• Support secondary processing activities, including marinating, portioning, cooking, or egg processing where applicable.

• Follow all food safety requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, and preventive controls.
• Adhere to OMAFA, HACCP, and company food safety requirements.
• Monitor products for quality defects and report concerns immediately.
• Complete required production and quality records accurately.

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Safely use approved cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Participate in pre-operational and post-operational sanitation activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the facility.

• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Report hazards, near misses, injuries, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions.
• Participate in safety training and emergency response procedures.

• Safely operate assigned processing equipment and tools.
• Conduct basic inspections of equipment before use.
• Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assist with equipment setup and changeovers as required.

• Working knowledge of HACCP, OMAFA requirements, and food safety practices.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Supervisory experience in a meat processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a food production environment.

• Previous experience in poultry, meat processing, food manufacturing, or agricultural operations.
• Knowledge of animal welfare requirements.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, or food safety programs.

• $18/hour
• 32-40 hours per week