About Us:
Natritional Wellness Co. produces high-quality whole foods that support a well-nourished life. We specialize in handcrafted bone broths and premium animal fats, including beef tallow and leaf lard. All of our products are made in small batches using locally sourced, organic ingredients, with an uncompromising focus on quality, safety, and craft.
Since founding in 2020, our growth has been fueled by a strong, supportive team environment. We offer a hands-on manufacturing culture built on practical innovation, mutual respect on the floor, and pride in the products we make.
Role Overview
We are urgently seeking a skilled, safety-conscious Bandsaw & Grinder Operator to join our production floor. In this role, you will be responsible for operating commercial meat saws and grinders to process frozen bones and animal fats safely, precisely, and efficiently.
IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT: This position requires immediate, proven proficiency on a commercial meat bandsaw. No equipment operational training will be provided for bandsaw operation. Qualified candidates must be fully competent to operate safely and independently on Day 1.
Job Type:
- Full-time
- Flexible Schedule
- 30-40 Hours/week
- Weekly Monday – Friday schedule
- Weekends as needed
Salary: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Equipment Operation: Safely and accurately operate a Hobart meat bandsaw and Hobart meat grinder to process frozen bones and frozen animal fats according to production specs with minimal waste.
- Sanitation & Maintenance: Perform routine cleaning, sanitation, and daily inspections of the bandsaw, grinder, blades, and surrounding workstations.
- Quality & Safety Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and machine safety protocols. Monitor output quality and report any machinery issues to management immediately.
- Workstation Ownership: Maintain an organized, safe, and fully compliant workstation throughout your shift.
Non-Negotiable Qualifications & Skills
- Proven Experience: Direct, professional experience operating commercial meat bandsaws and industrial meat grinders (Hobart equipment experience preferred).
- Frozen Processing Skills: Demonstrated experience cutting and processing frozen bones and animal fats.
- Immediate Autonomy: Ability to work safely, precisely, and independently without bandsaw operational training or direct oversight.
- High Standards: Exceptional attention to detail regarding safety, sanitation, and output quality.
- Proactive Mindset: Strong communication skills, high level of integrity, and a self-driven work ethic.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
- Heavy Lifting: Must be physically able to repeatedly lift, load, and transfer heavy frozen materials weighing up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Stamina & Dexterity: Ability to stand for extended periods and maintain excellent hand-eye coordination around high-speed machinery.
- Environment: Comfortable working full shifts in a cold processing facility environment.
Pay: $24.00-$30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newmarket, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Meat cutting: 5 years (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
