Overview
Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service customers with prime cuts of meat, on-trend concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. Our meat is sourced from quality-assured farms; beef and lamb are pasture-grazed for most of the year. We offer a total foodservice solution with premium quality brands such as Rustler’s, Big Al’s and John Stone.
Kepak Mclntosh Donald are looking for a Meat Market Operative to join our team on a full-time basis.
Working Pattern
40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, start time around 6am (finish time flexible).
Role Purpose
Responsible for stock movement and rotation of red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications and Company SOPs.
Responsibilities
* Unload product from chills, moving to designated location
* Handle product with care to maintain quality and yields
* Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
* Minimise and manage waste as instructed
* Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting issues to the Line Supervisor immediately
* Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the meat market, complete checks and ensure materials are ready to use
* Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed
* Maintain understanding of customer specifications and yields
* Comply with Company health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
* Report breakages, damages or equipment failures immediately to the Line Supervisor; only use equipment when safe
* Report accidents or near misses and assist with investigations as instructed
* Minimise and report waste appropriately
* Maintain and securely store tools and equipment
* Actively participate in all required company training
* Any other duties as required by management within the competency of the post
Attributes, Skills and Experience
* Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
* Passion for food at the forefront of day-to-day performance
* Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
* Responsibility for positive contribution to business
* Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams; willingness to go the extra mile
* Previous experience in a high-volume meat processing factory is highly beneficial
* Able to work in a chilled environment; manual handling ability and awareness
* Fluent English; good written and verbal communication with multi-nationals at all levels
* Flexibility to meet daily production targets
* Consistent work ethic and a proactive, self-motivated approach
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Adaptable to change and production demands
Benefits
* 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
* Performance bonus
* Pay grade system with opportunities to increase earnings as you advance
* Overtime rate of time and a half for >44 hours/week
* 25% discount in Kepak butcher shop
* Employee discount platform WrkIt access for discounts and cashback
* Refer a Friend Scheme – up to £500 for referrals
* Free on-site car parking
* Subsidised canteen with on-site hot options
* Long service awards
* Bike to Work scheme
* Training and development with onboarding and progression paths
* GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program
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