Logistics Packer

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. 

 Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; 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.

We are currently recruiting for a Packing Operator to work in our busy Logistics department.

This is a full time, permanent position working between the hours of 6.00am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday with 1 x hour unpaid break every day.

Job Description:

• No previous experience necessary - full training will be given
• Work well as part of a team and have a positive “can do” attitude
• To be able to follow instructions and procedures
• Be willing to gain new skills and experience
• Good rates of pay starting at £13.75 per hour
• Core hours 6.00am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday with overtime available

Requirements

As part of the Logistics Team your daily tasks will include:

• Following specifications and demonstrations from Line Manager/Supervisor/QC
• Packing products ready for customer despatch
• Understanding your role is key to the effective operation of the line, you will have specific responsibilities to ensure production runs efficiently
• Adherence to Health and Safety rules and procedures, including wearing correct PPE
• Some heavy lifting will be required
• Working in a cold environment

Join the KEPAK Logistics Team and be the next success story.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch

31 days annual leave per year (after probation)

Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.

Hamper at Christmas for all employees.

Company Pension

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.

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.

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!