Johnston’s, located at 5828 Promontory Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4M4. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Industrial Meat Cutter. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be required to commence work at the earliest opportunity. It will be Permanent employment or a full-time job. The shift times for this position are Early morning, Morning, Day and Overtime.

Employer Name: Johnston’s
Position: Industrial meat cutter
No. of vacancies: 5
Salary: $21.92 to $25.46 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: 5828 Promontory Road, Chilliwack, BC V2R 4M4

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Job Description

The candidate must slaughter livestock and remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses.
The candidate must cut beef, lamb, pork, or veal carcasses, or sides or quarters of carcasses, into primal cuts for further cutting, processing, or packaging.
The candidate will be responsible for cutting meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial, or other wholesale use.
The candidate must remove the bones from the meat.

Job Requirements

The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
The ideal candidate will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience in a related industry.
The candidate must be able to handle weights of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
The candidate should be accurate.
The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

The work site environment is noisy, and the candidate must be able to work with complete concentration even in such conditions.
The candidate must work in an environment with a high concentration of odours.
The candidate must be able to work in a hot and cold/refrigerated environment.

Work setting

The candidate must work in slaughterhouses.
The candidate should work in a meat processing and packing plant/establishment that protects meat and meat products during processing, storage, and distribution from mechanical, chemical, and biological hazards.

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

The candidate must have experience using knives, power cutting tools, saws, and stunning devices.

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

The candidate should be required to perform repetitive tasks frequently.
The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
The candidate should have an eye for detail.
The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.
The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.

Own tools/equipment

The candidate must have steel-toed safety boots.

Benefits

The employer will provide Health, Financial and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan that covers medical expenses associated with dental treatment and procedures, as well as a Health care plan that covers medical and surgical expenses, and Vision care benefits that cover or reduce the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
Under Financial benefits, the candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit, as well as a Bonus, Group insurance benefits, Life insurance and Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking, other benefits and a wellness program.

How to Apply

To apply, please use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested in the position.

By email

hr@johnstons.ca

By mail

5828 Promontory Road
Chilliwack, BC
V2R 4M4