Butchers-retail and wholesale

Cargill is hiring for full time Meat Cutters-Retail/Wholesale to work in our beef processing facility located 30 minutes south of Calgary in High River Alberta. We are looking for applicants who value a safe stable working environment. As one of the world’s largest privately owned organizations, Cargill extends an attractive benefits package, competitive wage and enormous opportunities.

Employer:

Cargill Ltd.

Job Location:

472 Ave & Highway 2A North
High River Alberta, T1V 1P4

Vacancies:
50 positions

• 1st shift starts at 7:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm with one coffee break and one lunch break
• 2nd shift starts at 4:pm to approximately 1:00 am with one coffee break and one lunch break

Monday through Friday, with over-time as needed to fulfill production demands.

Over-time is paid at time and a half.

Career Level:

Experienced Industrial Butcher/Meat Cutter

Work setting

Meat processing and packing plant

Wages :

Starting rate for experienced meat cutters (1+ years of experience) is $26.25/hour up to $29.00 as per collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement.

• Prescription medication
• Disability
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision care and Employee Assistance Program
• Naturopath
• Massage Therapist
• Speech Therapist
• Osteopath
• Acupuncturist
• Audiologist

Benefits will all commence after three months of continues employment.

• Working in a time sensitive process deboning, trimming and preparing standard / specialized cuts
  of meats using knives;
• Cutting, trimming and preparing precise products in accordance with client specifications;
• Working with specialized knives and equipment in accordance with workplace health and safety
  requirement as well as safe food handling practices.
• Maintaining equipment to ensure it is sharp and in good condition according to company standards;
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness;
• Training for junior employees; and supervising other butchers/meat cutters
• Performing other duties as required consistent with the occupation

• Completion of secondary school
• Minimum of three years meat cutter/knife experience required (Experience in detailed meat cutting for further added value )
• Previous experience in meat processing and packing environment using manual cutting utensils and band saws.
• Certificate of Meat Cutting Program (preferred)

• Experienced Industrial Butcher/Meat Cutter
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to stand and perform repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time
• Commitment to safety and quality processes
• Attention to detail and work well with others
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and decision making skills
• Reliability/ Dependability
• Basic English communication skills
• Able to work in fast paced environment
• Must pass a Company Medical Examination
• Must pass a Criminal Background Check
• Legally entitled to work for Cargill in Canada