Machine Minder - Days

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 Machine Minders / Process Control Operatives to work in our busy manufacturing company in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a great opportunity to develop a career within this large manufacturing organisation, supported by our broad range of training options.

This is a full time, permanent position working 3 days on/ 3 days off - 6.00am to 6.30pm with a competitive salary.

In addition, we offer an excellent range of benefits and facilities.

Working as a hands-on member of the production line, the Process Control Operative (PCO) will have the specialist skills, knowledge and experience in operating specified equipment and processes within the line. The Process Control Operative supports the Team Leader in the delivery of the production plan to the highest level of efficiency and will do so in line with company, customer and legislative requirements.

They are capable of deputising for the Line Leader in their absence and should aspire to be a Team Leader in the future.

Requirements

• Ensure the safety and efficiency of all production line team members, while upholding food safety and maintaining product quality at all times.
• Focus primarily on setting up and running line equipment for optimum efficiency, as well as completing quality control checks and necessary production paperwork (Batch Control Paperwork).
• Work on any production line operating forming or slicing equipment, following all machine and product specifications and safety standards.
• Perform TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) tasks, once appropriately trained.
• Ensure that all equipment and associated parts are fit for purpose and properly controlled before, during, and after use.
• Properly dismantle equipment after use, accounting for all parts and returning them to their correct storage location for cleaning by the hygiene team.
• Ensure Operational Compliance in terms of performance, food safety, quality, and health & safety.
• Accurately monitor, record, communicate, and deliver all key production metrics in area of responsibility, including:
• Throughput Standards.
• Batch control.
• Yield – (Giveaway & Waste) in line with company targets.
• Product Quality.
• GMP – Always audit-ready.
• Ensure line setup is completed in preparation for shift start time.

• Ensure all documentation is logged correctly.

• Ensure all product/batch is cleared from the end of line prior to the start of the next product/batch.
• Adhere to 6S standards.
• Participate in relevant OEM Training on Equipment Use.
• To work in an effective safe manner and ensure that the line rates and line standards are maintained at the required level.
• To safely assemble and dismantle various forming, slicing and portioning equipment including Vemag, TVI, Laska and Cabinplant and any other process machinery.

• Ensure that Full Traceability is achieved for every batch of product through accurate recording of paperwork.
• Support the department in the implementation and improvement of procedures and processes to ensure required standards of work are met and adhered to.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance - 2 x annual salary

31 days annual leave per year (after probation)

Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch

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.

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 - Earn up to 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!