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 Quality Control Operatives to join our team and provide a vital support service to the assigned production area by ensuring all product complies with required customer specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).Working pattern: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, 6am start (need to be flexible with finish time)Pay Rate: starting from £11.44/hRole duties:Monitor and verify product to ensure compliance to relevant customer specifications through daily check lists, such as: temperature, contamination, labels, weight, packaging etcMonitor and verify that all produced product is within the customer specifications/SOP's, and within the limits and defined criteria set out in the relevant specifications, such as: weight, eye height, fat colour, dimensions, marbling etcIdentify and work with production to correct defects in productsInform and guide production operatives on food safety and customer specificationsCollect product samples as required / instructedParticipate as required in internal and/or external auditsMaintain accurate and legible documented recordsAny other duties as requested by management and within the competency of the post holderRequirementsCommitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals Responsibility for positive contribution to business Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mileComprehensive understanding of customer specificationGood communications skills both written and verbal is essentialFluent English (verbal and written) is essentialKnowledge of basic ICT is desirableKnowledge of H.A.C.C.P principles is desirableProfessional approach, strong influencing skillsMeticulous attention to detail essentialCommitment to good practiceSound understanding of integrity and compliance to food safety and hygiene requirementsPassionate about customer serviceA decisive, results orientated self-starter with high energy levels and initiativeBenefitsCompetency based rate of pay starting from £11.44/h, and up to £12.16/h depending on experience and qualifications31 days annual leave per year (after probation)25% Discount in our Butcher ShopOpportunity to earn a performance BonusSubsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunchDiscounts in well known retailersValues awards programRefer a friend schemeEmployee assistance programTraining and developmentCycle to work schemePension plansLife assurance