Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; 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 now recruiting for experienced Slaughter Operatives.
Job Purpose: Responsible for slaughter, dressing and preparation of carcasses and edible offal for sale and consumption in accordance with Company SOP’s.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Ensure product is of the highest standard, reporting any issues to the Line Supervisor immediately
- 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
- Actively participate in all required company training
- Any other duties as instructed by supervisors/management and within the competency of the post holder
Requirements
- Competence and significant experience in slaughter and/or knife skills preferred
- Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
- Able to work in warm environment
- Manual handling ability and awareness
- Fluent English, communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels
- 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 demands
- Passion for food
- Team Player
Benefits
- Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week
- Competency based rate of pay starting from £11.63/h + bonus
- Industry training and professional development
- 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
- 25% Discount in our on site Butcher Shop
- 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.
- Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn a referral bonus up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
- 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!
- Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
- 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.
