Wage to be negotiated based on Years of experience
1. Poultry Processing Line Worker – $22.15 -$26.00/hour – 0-2 years of experience required. - 6 Positions available
2. Industrial Butcher – Poultry – $28.00 - $32.00 /hour – Minimum 2 years related experience – 3 Positions available
Location: Production Facility, 1607 Abingdon Rd, Caister Center, ON, L0R 1E0
Phone: 905 357 5674
Youth are encouraged to apply. We welcome applications from qualified candidates between the ages of 18 and 30, including students, recent graduates, and individuals beginning or developing their careers
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule
Shift: Monday to Thursday, occasional Friday only and depending on the department any of the following shifts. End times can vary depending on bird size and number of birds for the day.
o 6am – 5pm
o 7am – 6pm
o 11am – 10pm
Education:
Completion of secondary school may be required.
On-the-job training is provided for industrial butchers, meat cutters and poultry preparers.
Certifications: Food Handler Training Certification , HACCP, WHMIS, First Aid/CPR and food-safety/sanitation training are considered assets.
Job Summary
Premier Kosher is seeking reliable, detail-oriented Poultry Processing Production line workers to join our team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Poultry Processing Positions to join our processing team. In this role, you will handle various stages of poultry processing, from initial preparation to final packaging. You will ensure all products meet our strict quality, safety, and operational standards while working closely with regulatory inspectors.
Key Responsibilities
Primary Processing & Preparation: Include amongst other remove feathers and perform initial clean-up of poultry carcasses; Clip wing tips; Serve as equipment backup to manually ensure the proper opening of carcasses if automated machinery faults; Carefully remove viscera(intestines) and present to regulatory body for inspection; Vacuum, rinse and prepare wholesome product on and offline.
More advanced candidates will have Skilled slaughter/processing duties, precision cutting, deboning, evisceration or other advanced processing functions, higher level of independence and responsibility.
Kosher steps: Salt, rinse and rehang product onto the chilling line.
Cut-up and Packing: Feed/load automated and manual cutting processes with meat. Cut meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial, or other wholesale use. Remove skin, excess fat, bruises or other blemishes from carcasses or meat portions. Debone according to packing orders for the day. Pack into bulk boxes or display trays, wrap, and label.
Workplace Environment
· Able to deal with raw meat and what goes along with a slaughter facility
· Fast-paced, noisy production environment with a moving assembly line.
· Prepared to rotate and learn various positions.
· Multicultural team setting collaborating regularly with fellow teammates, Rabbis, and CFIA inspectors.
· Strict adherence to hygiene standards, including mandatory handwashing, exceptional personal hygiene.
· Some areas are temperature-controlled zones (<10°C)
· Required to wear full PPE: steel-toed boots(not shoes), steel mesh gloves, smocks, gloves, and hearing protection.
· No jewelry allowed (no exceptions)
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for the entire duration of the shift.
Capability to handle, lift, and move raw poultry products continuously.
Strong hand-eye coordination and the ability to maintain focus during repetitive motions.
Knife skills highly beneficial.
Qualifications and Skills
· Previous experience in meat is preferred
· Demonstrated knife skills and a good eye for detail.
· Reliable, punctual, and capable of working productively with minimal supervision.
· Positive attitude with a commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
Other
· Own transport will be required. NO public transport because of the rural location.
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