Meat Assistant – Costco – Montréal, QC

At the Montréal location on Marché Central, Costco is looking for a Meat Assistant to join the warehouse team. This hands-on role is a great fit for someone who takes pride in food quality, product presentation, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment in a fast-paced setting.

Day to day, you’ll be working with meat wrapping and labelling equipment, stocking display cases, and operating machinery like the meat grinder. The role also involves regular sanitation duties and direct interaction with members, making attention to detail and a strong work ethic essential.

About the Role: Meat Assistant

As a Meat Assistant, your primary focus is on preparing and presenting meat products for the warehouse floor. You’ll handle everything from inspecting reassembled equipment at the start of your shift, to loading product into the automatic wrapping machine, setting the labeller to the correct product type and price, and stocking the display cases. Following food safety standards and proper handling procedures is central to the role.

Beyond product handling, this position requires a commitment to sanitation and health code compliance. You’ll clean and sanitize your work area throughout the day, monitor proper temperatures, and perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment. Providing prompt and courteous member service is also part of the job, and you may be asked to assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package. While specific salary details for this position are not listed in the posting, Costco employees typically have access to health and dental coverage, retirement savings plans, and other employee perks. More details on compensation will be provided during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Meat Assistant role involves a variety of hands-on tasks that keep the meat department running smoothly and in compliance with food safety regulations. Each duty plays a role in ensuring members receive fresh, properly labelled, and well-presented products.

• Inspect and reassemble equipment that was sanitized the previous night to prepare for daily operations
• Restock and rotate products in the display case to ensure freshness and proper presentation
• Load meat packages from wheeled racks into the automatic wrapping machine, following all safety and security procedures
• Set and operate the labeller according to product type and price, printing and applying labels accurately
• Stock display cases by placing wrapped and labelled meat on carts and arranging them through sliding windows or floor racks
• Operate the meat grinder, dump product into the machine, and check fat content of each batch for quality and consistency
• Clean and sanitize the work area throughout the day to maintain health code compliance and proper temperatures
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment as required
• Provide courteous member service and assist in other warehouse departments as necessary

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for candidates who bring reliability, a food safety mindset, and a willingness to work in a physically active environment. Experience in a meat department or food production setting will set you apart from other applicants.

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred for this position
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required on the first day of employment
• Meat wrapping experience is a strong asset and will be given preference during the selection process
• Bilingualism (French and English) — oral and written communication in French is required for this Québec location
• Ability to follow department production procedures and maintain standards for product quality and consistency
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment with machinery and refrigerated conditions

How to Apply

To apply for the Meat Assistant position at Costco Montréal, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects any relevant experience before submitting your application.

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