Skills

Quality Assurance Training Recruitment

Job Specifications

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.

Kepak McIntosh Donald are looking for Packing Operative to join our team.

Working Hours: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, 6am (need to be flexible with finishing times)

Job Purpose:

Responsible for packing red meat for sale and consumption in accordance with client specifications/orders and Company SOP's.

Key Responsibilities

Ability to identify individual vacuum-packed cuts of meat and placing them in to specified containers/boxes
Recognition of different cuts of meat that legally must be weighed and labelled correctly
Placing trays/boxes on correct pallets to customer specification
Recognising and placing selected cuts of meat into correct customer specified bags at variable line speeds
Selection of beef quarters by date and category that are pushed along rails to input scale
Straightening pre pack bags that are already on production line
Completing assigned tasks in a timely manner to meet daily targets
Perform all prestart, hygiene and safety checks as instructed

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only be contacting candidates who are shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in the role.

Requirements

Skills/ Experience

Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
Able to work in chilled environment
Manual handling ability and awareness
Able to communicate well in English 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

Benefits

31 days annual leave per year (after probation)
Opportunity to earn a Performance Bonus.
Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role
Overtime rate of time and a half applies when you work over 44 hours/week
25% Discount in our Butcher Shop
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
Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues
Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
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!
Training and Development- we are committed to helping you grow in your career, from structured onboarding, regular training (online and in-person), and clear paths for career progression.
GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues

About the Company

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors, employing over 4,500 people. Kepak has 13 manufacturing facilities throughout Ireland and the UK with sales offices in Europe, the US, Asia and Africa. The group processes and markets a broad range of fresh and value added meat products serving the international foodservice and retail markets. ... Know more