Job Description

About Us:

Meaty Meats is a specialty retailer focusing on fresh organic meats and charcuterie, as well as in-house prepared meals. We operate two locations in the GTA, focusing on quality goods, curated product selection, and customer experiences.



The Production Associate forms an integral part of the Meaty Meats manufacturing process. The successful candidate will be guided to succeed by senior-level personnel and will be supported to follow a structured set of work instructions when performing all required tasks within the production facility. All staff adhere to and comply with HACCP, CFIA requirements, and company policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for performing tasks at various positions on all lines of production Pick, sort, and pack products onto trays Read, follow, and perform tasks as directed in work instructions Perform tasks assigned by the supervisor or the manufacturing manager Adhere to machine/equipment safety procedures Removal of waste materials Demonstrate use of the 5S approach at all times Adhere to and comply with the standards and expectations of all food safety programs Report any health and safety incidents or issues to the Supervisor

Working Conditions:

Food manufacturing environment - wet and/or damp floor, noise level below 85 decibels, smell of raw meats, sights of blood from the meats Temperature ranges from 4 degrees Celsius Regular work week: Monday - Friday, 7:40 am - 4:30 pm Occasional requirement to perform duties and responsibilities after office hours.

Education:

High school or equivalent Food safety handling certification will be an asset

Requirements:

1 year of experience in a food processing facility, preferably in the meat processing industry Able to stand long hours Ability to perform repetitive tasks Ability to lift 50 lbs Attention to detail Familiar with workplace health and safety, lockout/tagout, machine hazards, 5S, Kaizen, HACCP, and CFIA * Exhibit ability to work in a team, accommodate differences, and be willing to make adjustments to meet the overall goals.