Meat Packer / Processor

Key Responsibilities:

• Trim, skin and sort edible meat parts and ensure that they rest are disposed of properly
  • Singe/burn and de-feather carcasses and wash them properly so that they can be further processed
  • Cut meat into standard cuts after removing bones
  • Operate meat cutting and processing machinery and tools to ensure appropriate cuts
  • Grind meat into hamburger and into trimmings used for sausages and other processed deli items
  • Check each batch thoroughly to ensure its quality and measure quantity that goes into each box
  • Place prepared, marinated, processed and cut or cubed meat into Styrofoam or plastic packs
  • Weigh each box to determine their individual weights and ensure that they are labeled with weight, price and expiry information
  • Ascertain that all boxes are properly covered using cling film or plastic wrap
  • Place prepared and packed boxes into cold storage and ensure that they are timely rotated

Skills Required:

Ability to work in a refrigerated environment

Qualities Required:

Team player
Good communication skills

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Must be able to work in a refrigerated environment

Experience Required:

Previous experience in a refrigerated environment preferred

Education Required:

High School or GED