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About Kepak McIntosh Donald
Kepak McIntosh Donald is a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland. Our products are raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers, and hand-selected by our master butchers to ensure integrity and unmatched quality assurance.
Job Title: Skilled/Experienced Butcher Operatives
Job Purpose: Responsible for boning, butchering, trimming, and finishing red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications and Company SOPs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform boning, butchering, trimming, and finishing tasks at line speed.
2. Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working.
3. Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets.
4. Ensure product quality and report issues immediately to the Line supervisor.
5. Familiarize with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, perform checks, and ensure materials are ready.
6. Perform all prestart, hygiene, and safety checks as instructed.
7. Maintain understanding of customer specifications and yields.
8. Comply with quality specifications and understand yield values.
9. Follow company knife and health & safety rules, including hygiene requirements.
10. Report equipment breakages, damages, or defaults immediately.
11. Report accidents or near misses and assist with investigations as needed.
12. Minimize and report waste appropriately.
13. Finish products to the required specifications.
14. Maintain and securely store tools and equipment.
15. Participate in all required company training.
16. Perform any other duties as instructed by supervisors within your competency.
Requirements
1. Significant experience and competence in butchery and knife skills are essential.
2. Experience in high-volume meat processing is highly beneficial.
3. Able to work in a chilled environment.
4. Manual handling awareness and ability.
5. Fluent in English, with good written and oral communication skills.
6. Flexibility to meet daily production targets.
7. Consistent work ethic and approach.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
9. Adaptability to change and production demands.
10. Industry training and professional development opportunities.
11. Overtime rate of time and a half applies for hours over 44/week.
12. Performance bonus eligibility after 3 months of continuous service.
13. 31 days annual leave after probation.
14. 25% discount in our onsite Butcher Shop.
15. Subsidised canteen with hot food options.
16. Access to the WrkIt Employee Discount Platform.
17. Referral bonus scheme up to £500.
18. Bike to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
19. Long Service Awards for dedicated employees.
20. GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program for support and wellbeing.
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