Production Operative - Lamb

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to work in our Lamb section in our busy manufacturing site in Merthyr Tydfil.

This is a full time, permanent position working 5.30am to when production finishes, Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of £11.94 per hour.

Role Purpose

To work in our Lamb Slaughter area which will involve the preparation of the meat. Work may include specialised slaughtering tasks and trimming offal to required specification amongst other things.

Role Requirements

• Cut, trim, skin, sort, and wash viscera of slaughtered animals to separate edible portions from offal.
• Clean materials to prepare them for production.
• Process animal carcasses.
• Eviscerate, and trim carcasses of slaughtered animals.

• Trim, clean, or cure animal hides.·
• Skin sections of animals or whole animals
• Remove offal and prep ready for further processing
• Prepare meat products for sale or consumption
• Dress carcasses to correct spec
• Aitch bone hang carcasses
• Remove feet, ears and horns
• Complete general tasks within the abattoir.

Benefits

Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch

31 days annual leave per year (after probation)

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Hamper at Christmas for all employees.

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