Packing Operative

apartmentKepak Group placePortlethen scheduleFull-time calendar_month25/10/2024

Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

Kepak McIntosh Donald are looking for Packing Operative to join our team.

Working Hours: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, 6am (need to be flexible with finish time)

Starting Pay Rate: £11.44/h and up to £14.26/h depending on experience.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for packing red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications/orders and Company SOP’s.

Key Responsibilities

Ability to identify individual vacuum-packed cuts of meat and placing them in to specified containers/boxes
Recognition of different cuts of meat that legally must be weighed and labelled correctly
Placing trays/boxes on correct pallets to customer specification
Recognising and placing selected cuts of meat into correct customer specified bags at variable line speeds
· Selection of beef quarters by date and category that are pushed along rails to input scale
Straightening pre pack bags that are already on production line
Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed

Requirements

Skills/ Experience

Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
Able to work in chilled environment
Manual handling ability and awareness
Able to communicate well in English in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
Flexibility to meet daily production targets
Consistent approach and strong work ethic
Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
Adaptable to change and production demands
Passion for food

Benefits

Competency based rate of pay starting from £11.44/h, and up to £14.26/h depending on experience and qualifications
31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
25% Discount in our Butcher Shop
Opportunity to earn a performance Bonus
Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch
Discounts in well known retailers
Values awards program
Refer a friend scheme
Employee assistance program
Training and development
Cycle to work scheme
Pension plans
Life assurance

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