Company: Rossdown Natural Foods Ltd.
Business Information: Rossdown Natural Foods is a Canadian poultry processing and food manufacturing company located in Abbotsford, British Columbia. As part of the Rossdown Group of Companies, Rossdown operates within a vertically integrated poultry operation that includes farming, hatching, processing, packaging, and distribution. The company produces high-quality poultry products for retail and foodservice customers across Canada.
Business Address: 2325 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2
Work Location: Same as business address
Type of Employment: Full time - Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Positions: 15
Position Summary
The Industrial Butcher / Poultry Preparer performs skilled poultry processing duties throughout the production process. Depending on operational requirements, employees may work in poultry hanging, evisceration, poultry preparation, meat cutting and trimming. The position involves the safe and efficient handling and preparation of poultry for further processing, packaging and distribution while meeting company food safety, quality, animal welfare and production standards.
Main Duties
Hang poultry onto processing line shackles in preparation for processing.
Handle and position poultry safely and efficiently throughout the processing operation.
Perform poultry evisceration and remove viscera, organs and other inedible parts from poultry carcasses.
Clean, trim and prepare poultry carcasses for further processing or packaging.
Inspect poultry during processing and remove feathers, skin, excess fat, bruises, blemishes or other unacceptable portions as required.
Cut whole poultry and poultry portions into specified cuts for further processing, packaging, commercial or wholesale use.
Debone, trim and portion poultry according to product specifications.
Inspect products for quality and ensure cuts and finished products meet company specifications.
Follow food safety, sanitation, quality assurance and animal welfare procedures.
Follow occupational health and safety requirements, including the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Use knives and other processing tools to cut and trim poultry.
Maintain knives, tools and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
Work efficiently as part of a production team to meet established processing and production requirements.
Perform other related poultry preparation, meat cutting and processing duties within the scope of the position.
Salary: $18.80-$20.80 hourly, 37.5 – 40 Hours per week as per your collective agreement
Benefits
Dental care, extended health care, prescription drug coverage, vision care, medical equipment coverage, life insurance, pension plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), safety footwear allowance, employee discount on chicken products, employee referral bonuses, and employee appreciation and recognition programs.
Requirements
Education
secondary school graduation is required
Experience
1 to 2 years of previous experience in poultry processing, meat processing, food processing, manufacturing, commercial meat cutting, slaughtering/evisceration or a similar production environment is required.
Skills
Using knives, cutting tools, processing equipment, and working on a fast-paced production line
Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities
This is a physically demanding position in a fast-paced poultry processing environment. Employees must be able to:
Stand for extended periods throughout the shift.
Perform repetitive hand, wrist, arm, shoulder and upper-body movements.
Perform repetitive cutting, trimming, handling, hanging and poultry preparation tasks.
Bend, reach and twist and work in repetitive positions for extended periods.
Safely handle loads weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg).
Maintain attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks at production-line speeds.
Work safely with knives, cutting tools, machinery and processing equipment, as applicable to the assigned position.
Work Site Environment
Work is performed indoors in a poultry processing facility. Employees may be exposed to poultry odours, wet or damp conditions, noise, processing equipment and varying temperatures depending on the assigned production area.
Personal Suitability
Applicants should be reliable, dependable, safety-conscious and able to work effectively as part of a team. Employees must be flexible in assigned duties, able to follow instructions, food safety procedures and production standards, and able to maintain quality and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
Language Requirements: Ability to understand and communicate in basic English is required to follow work instructions, production requirements, food safety procedures, emergency directions and workplace health and safety instructions.
Additional Requirements
Employees may be assigned or rotated between poultry hanging, evisceration, trimming, cutting, deboning and other poultry preparation duties based on operational requirements, training and demonstrated competency.
Employees must be able to safely perform repetitive physical tasks for prolonged periods and comply with all food safety, occupational health and safety, animal welfare, sanitation and company requirements.
Employees must report to work fit for duty and able to safely perform the requirements of the position.
How to Apply
By email: rdnf.resume@gmail.com
Or
By mail: 2625 Bradner Rd, Abbotsford, BC