Packing Operative

Kepak Group

  • Aberdeen
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
  • Apply easily
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 Packing Operative to join our team.Working Hours: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, 6am (need to be flexible with finish time)Job Purpose:Responsible for packing red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications/orders and Company SOP’s.Key Responsibilities
  • Ability to identify individual vacuum-packed cuts of meat and placing them in to specified containers/boxes
  • Recognition of different cuts of meat that legally must be weighed and labelled correctly
  • Placing trays/boxes on correct pallets to customer specification
  • Recognising and placing selected cuts of meat into correct customer specified bags at variable line speeds
  • · Selection of beef quarters by date and category that are pushed along rails to input scale
  • Straightening pre pack bags that are already on production line
  • Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
  • Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed
RequirementsSkills/ Experience
  • Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
  • Able to work in chilled environment
  • Manual handling ability and awareness
  • Able to communicate well in English 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
Benefits
  • 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
  • Opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus.
  • Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
  • Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week.
  • 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop.
  • Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
  • Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
  • Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day.
  • Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees.
  • Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
  • Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
  • GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues.

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