Meat Assistant – Costco – Burnaby, BC

Costco’s Burnaby warehouse at 3550 Brighton Avenue is looking for a Meat Assistant to join their meat department team. This is a hands-on, physically active role suited to someone who takes pride in quality, cleanliness, and delivering great service to warehouse members day in and day out.

In this position, you’ll be working with meat wrapping equipment, display case stocking, and meat grinder operations — all while upholding strict food safety and sanitation standards. If you have experience in a meat department or food processing environment, this role is a strong fit.

About the Role: Meat Assistant

As a Meat Assistant at Costco Burnaby, your primary duties revolve around preparing, wrapping, labelling, and stocking meat products for the warehouse floor. You’ll operate an automatic wrapping machine, set labellers to the correct product type and price, and ensure that display cases are fully stocked and properly rotated throughout the day.

A key part of this role involves maintaining a clean and compliant work environment. You’ll be responsible for cleaning and sanitizing your area regularly, following health code requirements, and performing routine equipment maintenance. Providing prompt and courteous service to Costco members is also an expectation of the position.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers an hourly wage of $20.00. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and benefits to its warehouse employees, including access to health and dental coverage, employee programs, and a workplace culture that values long-term team members.

Responsibilities

The Meat Assistant role at Costco Burnaby covers a range of practical, hands-on tasks within the meat department. Each responsibility contributes to keeping the department running smoothly, safely, and up to Costco’s quality standards.

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized the previous night, then rework and rotate product in the display case
• Operate the automatic wrapping machine by placing individual styro-packaged meat packages from large wheeled racks into the machine
• Set and apply labels using the labeller, adjusting for product type and price before applying labels to each item
• Stock display cases by loading wrapped and labelled meat onto large trays and placing product through sliding windows or by moving racks to the floor
• Operate the meat grinder, dumping meat into the machine and checking the fat content of each batch for quality and consistency
• Clean and sanitize the work area throughout the day in compliance with health code and sanitation standards, including maintaining proper temperatures
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and implements used in the department
• Provide prompt and courteous service to Costco members and assist in other areas of the warehouse when needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented candidate who can maintain high standards of food safety, product quality, and member service. Candidates with a background in meat wrapping or food processing will be given preference during the selection process.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required by the first day in the position
• Meat wrapping experience is preferred and will be prioritized over other candidates
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures consistently in a food handling environment
• Physical capability to handle large trays, operate equipment, and work on your feet throughout the shift
• For positions at Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written)

How to Apply

To apply, use the official job posting link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects any relevant experience in meat handling, food production, or warehouse environments before submitting.

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