Red Meat Stock Handler

3 weeks ago


Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom Kepak Group Full time

Overview of the Kepak Group

The Kepak Group is a leading global food company serving renowned international retailers and food service brands with high-quality meat products, innovative food concepts, and ready-to-market convenience foods.

We source our meat primarily from quality-assured farms, and our beef and lamb are raised on pasture for most of the year. Our master butchers craft premium fresh meat products, while our well-known brands, such as Rustler's and Big Al's, offer a total food solution to meet customer demands.

Kepak McLntosh Donald is seeking a dedicated Red Meat Stock Handler to join our team on a full-time basis.

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6am (flexible finish time)

Job Purpose:

Responsible for ensuring the efficient movement and rotation of red meat stock in accordance with client specifications and company SOPs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Unload product from chills and move it to designated locations
  • Handle product with care to maintain quality and yields of meat
  • Complete assigned tasks promptly to meet daily targets
  • Minimise and manage waste effectively, following instructions
  • Ensure product meets the highest standards, reporting any issues to the Line supervisor immediately
  • Familiarise yourself with the daily production plan and work collaboratively with the team to set up the meat market, complete checks, and ensure materials are ready for use
  • Perform pre-start, hygiene, and safety checks as instructed
  • Maintain a good understanding and knowledge of customer specifications and yields
  • Comply with the company's health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
  • Report all equipment breakages, damages, or defaults immediately to the Line Supervisor, only using equipment when safe to do so
  • Report accidents or near misses, assist with investigations as necessary
  • Minimise and report waste appropriately
  • Maintain and securely store tools and equipment
  • Participate actively in required company training
  • Perform other duties as required by management within the competency of the post holder

Required Skills and Qualifications:

A commitment to the Company Values: Passion for Food, Ambition, Responsibility, and Teamwork

Passion for Food at the forefront of day-to-day performance

Ambition to develop oneself to achieve personal and business goals

Responsibility for positive contribution to business

Ability to work collaboratively across all levels, departments, and teams, willing to go the extra mile

Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory is highly beneficial

Able to work in a chilled environment; manual handling ability and awareness

Fluent English communication skills, both written and oral, with multi-nationals at 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

Benefits:

  • 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
  • 25% discount in our Butcher Shop
  • Subsidised canteen offering 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

Estimated Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications



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