Sausage Maker

The Sausage Maker is tasked with ensuring the precise execution of grinding processes by customer orders and specifications.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate grinding machinery to process meat for various products such as sausages, ground beef, ground pork, and ground chicken.
- Select appropriate grinding plates to achieve the desired particle size.
- Load meat into the machine hopper and position containers to collect the ground meat.
- Start and monitor the grinding process.
- Utilize power-operated cleavers or slicers to prepare meat chunks for grinding, if required.
- Weigh and select meat from the cooler room for grinding, as needed.

**Requirements**:

- Preferably possess prior experience in meat grinding, particularly in burger production, although not mandatory.
- Demonstrate a proactive attitude and ability to adhere to instructions.
- Familiarity with working in a food production environment, especially in meat processing and packaging, and the ability to work in cold conditions is advantageous.
- An understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) within a production setting, especially in food processing, is desirable.
- Capacity to learn and follow established procedures, including adherence to food safety and handling protocols.
- Strong communication skills and above-average organizational abilities.
- Ability to lift, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 70lbs, and to stand, bend, lift, and carry items throughout an 8-plus hour shift.
- Comfortable working in a cool/freezer environment with temperatures ranging from -10°C to +4°C.
- Proficient in maintaining steady hand and arm movements and keen attention to detail at close range.
- Effective problem-solving skills and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Capability to thrive under pressure and perform effectively in a fast-paced work environment.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Mississauga, ON L5L 1A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- What are you looking for in terms of hourly compensation?

**Experience**:

- Meat Grinding: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person