Join Pioneer — Calgary’s Premium Meat Processing Team:
At Pioneer, we craft premium smoked meats, cured meats, fresh sausages, and specialty products using locally sourced, naturally raised meats. Built on precision, consistency, and craftsmanship, we take pride in producing exceptional products that our customers trust.
We’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented team member to play a key role in the final stage of production—ensuring every product leaving our facility meets the highest standards of quality and presentation.
If you enjoy hands-on work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in doing things right, we’d love to hear from you.
Full time or summer student positions available.
What You’ll Do:
As part of our packaging and production team, you’ll help ensure our products are accurately prepared, packaged, and ready for distribution.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately package fresh, smoked, and cured meat products to specification
- Label, portion, and prepare products with precision and consistency
- Perform final quality checks for weight, appearance, and packaging standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment
- Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures carefully and consistently
Additional Responsibilities
- Assist with ingredient preparation, including weighing spices and ingredients
- Support teammates and production flow where needed
- Help maintain an efficient and organized production floor
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking someone who is reliable, hardworking, and takes pride in producing quality work every day.
Ideal Qualifications
- Experience in food production, packaging, kitchens, or culinary environments is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to perform repetitive, precision-focused tasks consistently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
- Physically capable of standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Dependable, punctual, and accountable
- Positive attitude with a team-oriented mindset
- Strong communication skills and professional work ethic
- Available for shifts between 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, with overtime as needed
Why Join Pioneer?
- Full-time, stable weekday schedule
- Opportunities for growth and advancement based on performance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Learn specialized meat processing techniques and industry skills
- Work alongside a small, dedicated team that values quality and craftsmanship
- Casual dress and on-site parking
- Free food!
How to Apply
Please submit your resume along with a brief note about your experience and why you’d be a great fit for the role.
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- butchery or culinary: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
