Meat Assistant – Costco – Regina, SK

Costco’s Regina warehouse location at 2110 Anaquod Road is looking for a Meat Assistant to join their meat department team. This is a hands-on, production-focused role where you’ll be working with meat wrapping equipment, maintaining food safety standards, and keeping the display cases stocked and looking their best for members.

Day-to-day, you’ll be operating wrapping machines, managing product labelling, running the meat grinder, and ensuring the department meets Costco’s quality and food safety standards. If you’ve got experience in a meat department setting, this role is a strong fit.

About the Role: Meat Assistant

As a Meat Assistant at Costco Regina, your primary responsibility is preparing and packaging meat products for the sales floor. You’ll operate the automatic wrapping machine, set and apply labels based on product type and pricing, and stock the display case throughout your shift. The role also includes operating the meat grinder and checking fat content to ensure consistency and product quality.

Keeping the department clean, safe, and compliant is central to this role. You’ll be responsible for sanitizing equipment, maintaining proper temperatures, and following all health code requirements. Performing routine maintenance on machinery and providing courteous service to Costco members are also part of the job. Flexibility to assist in other areas of the warehouse may be required from time to time.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While specific salary details are not listed in this posting, Costco Canada typically provides above-average wages for the retail and warehouse industry, along with health and dental coverage, employee benefits, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.

Responsibilities

Working in Costco’s meat department means staying on your feet and staying focused. The Meat Assistant role covers everything from equipment inspection at the start of the day to restocking display cases and ensuring product quality is consistent throughout each shift. Here’s what you can expect on a typical day:

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized from the previous night to prepare for the day’s operations
• Operate the automatic wrapping machine by loading large trays of styro-packaged meat and running packages through for wrapping
• Set the labeller according to product type and price, and apply labels accurately to each wrapped product
• Stock the display case by reaching through sliding windows or repositioning racks onto the floor
• Operate the meat grinder, dump meat into the machine, and check fat content of each batch for quality and consistency
• Clean and sanitize the department area throughout the shift, maintaining health code standards including proper temperatures
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and department implements
• Provide prompt and courteous service to Costco members and assist in other warehouse areas as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco looks for candidates who are reliable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working in a food production environment. Attention to detail matters in this role — whether you’re checking fat content from the grinder or making sure labels are correctly applied. Here’s what the position requires:

• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required from your first day on the job
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred for this position
• Meat wrapping experience is a strong asset — candidates with this background will be given preference
• Ability to follow safety and security procedures in a food production and retail warehouse environment
• French language proficiency (oral and written) is required for candidates applying to Quebec locations

How to Apply

To apply for the Meat Assistant position at Costco Regina, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and that your Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is in order before submitting your application.

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