Skilled / Experienced Slaughter Operative

Job Purpose: Responsible for slaughter, dressing and preparation of carcasses and edible offal for sale and consumption in accordance with Company SOP's.,

• 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
  
  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
  
  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.
  
  Standard working week is Monday to Friday, 40hrs/week, 6am start


• 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


• 31 days annual leave per year (after probation)


• 25% Discount in our Butcher Shop


• Opportunity to earn a performance Bonus


• Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch


• Discounts in well known retailers


• Values awards program


• Refer a friend scheme


• Employee assistance program


• Training and development


• Cycle to work scheme


• Pension plans


• Life assurance