Quail Meat Plant Worker

Position Summary

The Quail Processing Plant Worker is responsible for assisting with the humane handling, slaughter, processing, packaging, and sanitation activities within a quail processing facility. Employees perform a variety of production tasks while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, animal welfare requirements, workplace health and safety standards, and company policies.

We use AI-assisted tools to help identify and match applicants to our open roles. This may include reviewing resumes and suggesting potential matches. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Key Responsibilities

Live Animal Handling

• Receive and handle live quail in a humane and professional manner.
• Follow approved animal welfare procedures and company handling protocols.
• Assist with unloading, holding, and movement of birds within designated areas.
• Identify and report signs of illness, injury, or distress.

Slaughter and Processing

• Perform assigned duties related to slaughter operations, including stunning, bleeding, scalding, defeathering, evisceration, and carcass preparation.
• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Humane Handling Procedures.
• Maintain product integrity and prevent contamination during processing.
• Remove defective or condemned products as directed.

Packaging and Further Processing

• Package whole birds, portions, or value-added products according to specifications.
• Apply labels and verify product information.
• Assist with weighing, boxing, palletizing, and preparing products for storage or shipment.
• Support secondary processing activities, including marinating, portioning, cooking, or egg processing where applicable.

Food Safety and Quality Assurance

• Follow all food safety requirements, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), sanitation procedures, and preventive controls.
• Adhere to OMAFA, HACCP, and company food safety requirements.
• Monitor products for quality defects and report concerns immediately.
• Complete required production and quality records accurately.

Cleaning and Sanitation

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Safely use approved cleaning chemicals and sanitation equipment.
• Participate in pre-operational and post-operational sanitation activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the facility.

Health and Safety

• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Report hazards, near misses, injuries, equipment issues, and unsafe conditions.
• Participate in safety training and emergency response procedures.

Equipment Operation

• Safely operate assigned processing equipment and tools.
• Conduct basic inspections of equipment before use.
• Report equipment malfunctions or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assist with equipment setup and changeovers as required.

• Working knowledge of HACCP, OMAFA requirements, and food safety practices.

• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Supervisory experience in a meat processing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work in a food production environment.

Preferred

• Previous experience in poultry, meat processing, food manufacturing, or agricultural operations.
• Knowledge of animal welfare requirements.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, or food safety programs.

• $18/hour
• 32-40 hours per week