Slaughterhouse Worker
The Slaughterhouse Worker is responsible for carrying out slaughtering, dressing, processing, and handling of livestock in accordance with approved animal welfare standards, food safety regulations, and hygiene requirements. The role ensures that meat products are processed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with quality standards while maintaining a clean and sanitary working environment.
Slaughtering Operations
- Perform humane slaughtering of livestock following approved animal welfare procedures.
- Conduct bleeding, skinning, dehairing, defeathering, evisceration, and carcass preparation.
- Ensure proper segregation of edible and non-edible by-products.
- Handle livestock safely before and during processing.
Meat Processing
- Trim, wash, clean, and prepare carcasses for further processing.
- Assist in cutting, portioning, weighing, and packaging meat products where required.
- Maintain product traceability throughout the processing cycle.
- Minimize product loss and wastage.
Food Safety & Quality
- Follow HACCP, food safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
- Inspect carcasses for abnormalities and report any concerns immediately.
- Ensure all processed products meet company quality standards.
- Prevent cross-contamination during operations.
Equipment & Facility Maintenance
- Operate slaughtering tools and processing equipment safely.
- Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, and processing areas.
- Report equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
- Assist in routine maintenance activities when required
Requirements
- High School Certificate or equivalent preferred.
- Basic training in meat processing or slaughterhouse operations is an advantage.
- Food Safety or HACCP awareness is desirable.
- 1–3 years of experience in a slaughterhouse, meat processing plant, or livestock processing facility.
- Experience handling livestock and processing equipment is preferred.
Slaughterhouse Worker
Abu Dhabi
Experience: 3-5 years