Production Machine Operator (night shift)

Kepak is a family-owned, future-facing food company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft. From the establishment of a family owned butcher shop in Dublin in 1966, Kepak has grown significantly and today the group has a turnover of €1.6bn and employs more than 5,000 people across 12 manufacturing sites in Ireland and the UK.

 Kepak supplies prime cuts of meat to some of the biggest names in retail, wholesale and foodservice across Ireland, UK, Europe and internationally.

With over 50 years’ expertise in meat craft, we are still leading the way with bespoke innovations and highly successful, international food brands.

We are looking for skilled Machine Operators to join our growing team in Kirkham, on a permanent fixed night shift contract. After training, you could earn equivalent to £16.00 - 16.79 per hour!

Our Machine Operators work on fast paced moving lines, making products to the speed of the conveyor and completing hygiene duties. You will be responsible for:

• Operating machinery according to our Standard Operating Procedures
• Completing intervention cleandowns using chemicals and according to standard operating procedures

• Maintaining your work station while ensuring the quality and presentation of the products meeting the required standards
• Ensuring all record sheets are filled in correctly and in a timely manner
• You must be a good communicator and able to direct team members
• Take responsibility for implementing staff rotation plans
• Work closely with the Line Leader
• Using M3 (Movex) and Insata and Input of data
• Demonstrate the ability to monitor equipment during operations, making sure it is working properly by comparing settings on the machinery against the RUN DATA
• Perform all basic production equipment operation, complete safety checks on startups, ensure a steady workflow, and achieve and maintain production standards
• Understand the product that is being produced and utilise the specifications
• Have an active interest in the lines efficiency and performance.

Requirements

Highly motivated and enthusiastic team player who is level headed and a logical thinker

Previous experience as a Machine Operator in a Production facility will be advantageous but not required

Able to work under pressure in some occasions

A ‘can do’ ‘will do’ attitude

Computer literate

The ability to take instruction but also ability to work on own initiative

This is physically demanding job. You must be able to execute heavy lifting up to 15 kg

Successful candidates must be flexible to the needs of the business on a day to day basis, and in return we will offer steady employment, wages paid weekly, opportunities for progression and training, occasional overtime as well as:

Benefits

• Night shift premium
• BUPA Cash plan
• Values awards program
• Employee assistance program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Corporate gym membership at Ribby Hall Village
• Salary sacrifice pension plans
• Life assurance
• Subsidised canteen and free hot drinks