Packing Operative
- Aberdeen
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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.