Job Title: Meat Packaging Associate
Location: Port Alberni, BC
Shift: Day/weekdays/weekends
Employment Type: [Full-time / Part-time / Temporary]
Job Summary
The Meat Packaging Associate is responsible for preparing, packaging, labeling, and inspecting meat products to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with food safety standards. This role works in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment and plays a key role in maintaining product integrity and meeting production goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Package raw and/or processed meat products according to company standards
- Weigh, label, and seal products accurately
- Inspect meat for quality, freshness, and defects
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations and equipment
- Follow all food safety, hygiene, and PPE requirements (USDA/FDA guidelines)
- Operate basic packaging machinery (training provided)
- Meet daily production quotas and accuracy standards
- Report safety hazards, equipment issues, or quality concerns to supervisors
- Work effectively as part of a team to meet shift goals
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred (not always required)
- Previous food production or meat processing experience a plus
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to work in cold environments (32–40°F / 0–4°C)
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift up to [40–50] lbs regularly
- Frequent standing, bending, and reaching
- Manual dexterity for handling knives, packaging tools, or machinery
Work Environment
- Refrigerated production areas
- Exposure to raw meat products
- PPE required (gloves, aprons, hairnets, etc.)
- Fast-paced, production-driven environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
