Cargill Limited is now Hiring Foreigners as Butcher – Guelph, ON

Join a High-Volume Meat Processing Team and Deliver Precision Cuts in a Modern Wholesale Facility
Job Category: Work For Foreigners
Job Position: Butcher – Wholesale
Employer: Cargill Limited
Location: Guelph, ON
Wage: $30.70 Per Hour
Job Type: Permanent Employment, Full time
Schedule: Morning, Day, Overtime available
LMIA Sponsorship: Available for qualified international candidates

Job Overview
Cargill Limited is hiring an experienced Wholesale Butcher to support high-volume meat processing and packing operations in Guelph, Ontario. This role is ideal for a skilled professional who can work safely and efficiently in a cold/refrigerated environment while meeting production targets and strict quality standards. You will break down carcasses, remove bones, trim and prepare standard cuts, and complete special orders with consistent accuracy. If you have strong knife skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to food safety and workplace safety, this is an excellent opportunity for stable, permanent full-time work with strong benefits and pension options.

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate, or diploma required

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in wholesale butchery, meat cutting, meat processing, or a similar production environment

Work Site Environment

• Cold/refrigerated conditions
• Exposure to odours typical of meat processing facilities

Work Setting

• Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Band saw
• Manual cutting utensils (knives and related tools)

Key Responsibilities (Tasks)

• Cut carcasses, sides, and quarters according to production specifications and safety procedures
• Cut, trim, and prepare standard cuts of meat to meet quality and yield requirements
• Remove bones from meat using correct techniques to minimize waste and maintain product integrity
• Prepare special orders accurately, including specific trims, portioning, and packaging requirements
• Maintain consistent product quality by checking cut specifications and correcting defects when required
• Handle meat safely and hygienically, following food safety, sanitation, and contamination prevention standards
• Work effectively on a fast-paced production line while maintaining accuracy and safe tool handling
• Keep work area clean and organized; follow cleaning and sanitation routines for tools and immediate work stations
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, or product irregularities to supervisors promptly
• Follow plant policies related to PPE, safe lifting, and safe operation around cutting equipment

Security and Safety Requirements

• Criminal record check required
• Basic security clearance required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and production targets
• Work under pressure while maintaining precision and safety
• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding work with handling heavy loads
• Strong hand-eye coordination and steady manual dexterity required
• High attention to detail for cut accuracy, trim standards, and special orders

Personal Suitability

• Accurate and consistent with cutting specifications and portion standards
• Dependable and reliable with strong attendance and punctuality
• Client and quality focused, with pride in producing clean, professional cuts
• Efficient interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team-based production environment
• Flexible and willing to support different tasks or lines as operational needs change
• Initiative to maintain cleanliness, sharpen tools appropriately, and prevent errors before they occur
• Good judgement and safety-first mindset when working with sharp tools and machinery
• Organized approach to managing special orders and maintaining productivity
• Strong teamwork skills and respectful communication with supervisors and coworkers

Benefits

• Health benefits including dental plan, health care plan, disability benefits, and vision care benefits
• Financial benefits as per collective agreement
• Pension plan

Who Can Apply to This Job?

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents of Canada
• Temporary residents of Canada
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit
• International candidates eligible for LMIA sponsorship

How to Apply
Online: Apply on Company’s Website