West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind* . At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there’s nothing left – that is when we’ve done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at www.wcrl.com to learn more.
The Hide Labourer is responsible for safely operating equipment throughout the hide process. Other important tasks of the role include grading, sorting, and trimming hides, and managing the brining tanks to ensure that materials are handled properly to exceed customer’s expectations and ensure the high quality and effective production of WCRL products. NOTE: This role requires someone who is a daptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and proximity to animal by-products.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Build a stable career with a reputable, family-owned company of more than 450 employees
Continuous training and development available
Full compensation package provided to full-time employees (including extended health benefits)
Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Receive and unload incoming hides from conveyances
Grade, sort, and trim hides and ensure they meet or exceed company and customer expectations
Load and unload hide brining tanks in a safe and efficient manner
Trans load Specified Risk Material (SRM) removed carcasses as required




Maintain tools and equipment used in the hide process
Monitor brine salinity by adding salt and synchlorozene content accordingly
Perform thorough pre-trip inspection checks of mobile equipment
Load outbound hide trucks using mobile equipment
Adhere to strict requirements related to cleanliness and safe operations of specific material risk handling
Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands
Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities
Adhere to the company Code of Conduct and all West Coast Reduction Ltd. policies
Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values
Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS & FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract an asset
1-2 years of experience in a hide plant or similar environment an asset
Hides and skins knowledge and knife skills an asset
Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, with excellent communication skills
Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures
Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 100 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance
Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily
Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and animal by-products
We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Hide Labourer (Alberta)
🏢 West Coast Reduction
📍 Alberta