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General Labourers - Meat Processing

Arthur, Ontario • Full-Time • Day Shift

Join a Team That Feeds Ontario!

Ready to make an impact? You’ll play a hands-on role at the heart of food production. You’ll help prepare, package, and handle high-quality meat products that go directly onto the tables of families across local communities and throughout Ontario. Your work supports safe, efficient production and ensures customers receive fresh, premium cuts every day.

About Northern Farms

Northern Farms is a family-owned pork processing company with 30+ years of industry leadership. We’re growing and looking for reliable, energetic team members who want meaningful, steady work in food production.

What we Offer

$ 20/hr starting hourly wage!
Comprehensive Employee Benefits Plan: Health, Dental, Life Insurance and more!
Employee discounts and perks!
Training Provided and Opportunities for Advancement

About the Role

The General Labourer supports meat processing activities across the plant, including cutting, trimming, packaging, sanitation, and general production tasks. This is a physical, hands-on role in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

Perform production tasks (cutting, trimming, deboning, packaging)
Operate tools and machinery (including saws/blades)
Support harvesting operations
Rotate between departments as needed
Maintain food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
Follow all health & safety procedures and use PPE
Assist with end-of-shift clean-up and sanitation

What You Bring

Ability to perform repetitive physical work
Comfortable working with raw meat, cold temperatures, noise, and strong odors
Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions
Strong attention to detail and safety
Team-oriented attitude

Assets (Nice to Have)

Experience in food manufacturing or meat processing
Knife skills or willingness to learn
Knowledge of HACCP/GMPs

Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods
Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs (with or without assistance)
Working in cold/refrigerated environments

Northern Farms is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request. Jobs That Feed uses AI to support job posting and pre-screening. We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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