Trainee Slaughter Operative

• Perform slaughter, dressing, and preparation of carcasses and edible offal at line speed

• Participate fully in Lean Manufacturing processes and embrace new methods of working
• Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
• Be familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use
• Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed
• Maintaining good understanding and knowledge of Company SOP's and yields
• Complying with quality specifications and understanding yield values
• Complying with Company's knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements
• Report all breakages, damages or defaults of equipment immediately to Line Supervisor, only using equipment when safe to do so
• Reporting any accidents or near misses, assisting with investigations as instructed/necessary
• Minimising and reporting of waste appropriately
• Preparing carcasses and offal to the required standards
• Maintaining and securely storing tools and equipment
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder

• No previous experience in slaughter and/or knife skills required

• Commitment 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 mile
• Able to work in warm environment
• Manual handling ability and awareness
• 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 demand
• Ability to work effectively and confidently under pressure
• Commitment to good practice and quality products
• Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels

• 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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