Experienced Slaughter Specialist

4 weeks ago


Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom Kepak Group Full time
About Kepak McIntosh Donald

Kepak McIntosh Donald is a renowned global brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland. Our commitment to quality and integrity is unwavering, as we source our beef and lamb products from local farmers and hand-select them with precision.

Job Purpose

As a Slaughter Operative, you will be responsible for the slaughter, dressing, and preparation of carcasses and edible offal for sale and consumption. Your primary goal will be to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform slaughter, dressing, and preparation of carcasses and edible offal at line speed
  • Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working
  • Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
  • Ensure product quality and report any issues to the Line Supervisor immediately
  • Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks, and ensure materials are ready to use
  • Perform all prestart, hygiene, and safety checks as instructed
  • Maintain a good understanding and knowledge of Company SOPs and yields
  • Comply with quality specifications and understand yield values
  • Comply with Company's knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
  • Report all breakages, damages, or defaults of equipment immediately to the Line Supervisor
  • Report any accidents or near misses and assist with investigations as instructed
  • Minimise and report waste appropriately
  • Prepare carcasses and offal to the required standards
  • Maintain and securely store tools and equipment
  • Actively participate in all required company training
Requirements
  • Competence and significant experience in slaughter and/or knife skills preferred
  • Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
  • Able to work in a warm environment
  • Manual handling ability and awareness
  • Fluent English, communicate well 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
  • Team Player
Benefits
  • Standard working week is Monday to Friday, 40hrs/week, 6am start
  • Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week
  • Competency-based rate of pay starting from £11.63/h + bonus
  • 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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