Production Operative (Night shift)
Kepak is a family-owned, future-facing food company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft. From the establishment of a family owned butcher shop in Dublin in 1966, Kepak has grown significantly and today the group has a turnover of €1.6bn and employs more than 5,000 people across 12 manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK.
Kepak supplies prime cuts of meat to some of the biggest names in retail, wholesale and foodservice across Ireland, UK, Europe and internationally.
With over 50 years’ expertise in meat craft, we are still leading the way with bespoke innovations and highly successful, international food brands.
We are looking for Production Operatives to join our growing team in Kirkham, on a permanent fixed night shift contract. Hourly rate equivalent to £14.64-15.33!
Our Production Operatives work on fast paced moving lines, making products to the speed of the conveyor, and also complete hygiene duties. You will be responsible for:
- Assembling, packing and dispatching our product range
- Completing intervention cleandowns using chemicals and according to standard operating procedures
- Working as a team to follow the daily production plan, set up the production line and carry out checks
- Act in a responsibly manner to follow Health & Safety and Technical regulations
- Report any quality, hygiene, or other issues to Line Leader promptly to minimise downtime
- Comply with all policies and procedures
- Employees must co-operate with their training, asking questions and ensuring they feel satisfied in relation to all aspects of the area and line.
- Reporting any accidents or near misses as per the accident policy
- Other duties as specified by your line manager
Requirements
Personal Attributes:
- A team player that works well with others, and has the ability to work alone
- Has good work ethic and willingness to learn new skills
- Flexible to adapt to the business needs
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic
- Good communication skills
- Is reliable and committed to their role
- Strives to deliver high quality products
Successful candidates must be flexible to the needs of the business on a day to day basis, and in return we will offer steady employment, wages paid weekly, opportunities for progression and training, occasional overtime as well as:
Benefits- Night shift premium
- BUPA Cash plan
- Values awards program
- Employee assistance program
- Cycle to work scheme
- Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village
- Salary sacrifice pension plans
- Life assurance
- Subsidised canteen and free hot drinks