
Meat-Packing Plant Labourer (Packaging/Industrial Butcher Helper)
- Johnston Packers (1995) Ltd (dba Johnston’s)
- Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
- Job ID : 366626
- Category : Manufacturing & Production
- Job Type : Full-Time
- Salary : $19.19 Hourly
- Anticipated Start Date : 2026-03-09
- Posting Date : 09 Mar 2026
- Expiry Date : 08 Apr 2026

Description
Title:
Meat-Packing Plant Labourer (Packaging/Industrial Butcher Helper)
Available Positions:
3
Terms of Employment:
Permanent, full time, overtime, early morning, morning, day, overtime required, overtime available
Salary:
Starting at $19.19/hour (up to $24.42/hour, may be negotiated, pending experience), 40 hours/week, benefits as per collective agreement, medical extended health / dental / vision / disability / life insurance benefits, RRSP contribution program after 1 year of employment, 2 weeks' vacation after 1 year of service at the rate of 4% of vacation pay.
Other Perks:
All Johnston’s products at wholesale cost plus 10% staff discount, boot allowance, health & wellness program, employee referral bonus, perfect attendance accumulated banked hours, registered with WSBC, and much more!
Anticipated Start Date:
As soon as possible
Location:
5828 Promontory Rd, Chilliwack, British Columbia, V2R 4M4
Languages:
English
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience:
Will train
On site:
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment:
- Odours
- Hot
- Cold/refrigerated
- Wet/damp
- Noisy
Work setting:
- Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment
- Slaughterhouse
Responsibilities
Tasks:
- Food safety/handling skills
- Transport raw materials, finished products and packaging materials
- Measure and dump ingredients into hoppers of mixing and grinding machines
- Remove filled containers from conveyors
- Manually pack goods into bags and boxes or other containers
- Feed and unload processing machines
- Check products and packaging for basic quality defects
- Assist process control and machine operators in performing their duties
- Clean machines and immediate work areas
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Work under pressure
- Ability to work independently
Weight handling:
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment:
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability:
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Dependability
- Positive attitude
- Accurate
Health benefits:
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits:
- As per collective agreement
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits:
- Free parking available
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program
Other:
Looking for experienced meat cutters or processors who are eager, dependable with a positive attitude. Need to be safety conscious in an excellent work environment with competitive wages and great benefits.
How to Apply
By email: hr@johnstons.ca
Online: www.johnstons.ca
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