Description
Summary:
This role involves efficient packing of meat products in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for development into a butchery role.
Highlights:
1. Opportunity to develop into a butchery role with knife skills training
2. Work in a leading food producer focused on quality and sustainability
3. Collaborative team environment to meet production targets
Kepak is a leading food producer in Europe, with a strong focus on meat craft, trusted quality, and excellent service. With 15 manufacturing plants across the UK and Ireland, our company takes pride in our long-standing heritage and commitment to sustainability and animal welfare. We prioritize innovation and inspirational nutrition to drive our business forward and continue developing and growing.
As a Boning Hall Packer at our Bodmin Site, you will play a crucial role in our food production process. You will work in our Boning Hall, ensuring the efficient packing of meat products while adhering to strict quality and safety standards. This is a physically demanding role that requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The job will suit those with ambition and a drive to progress within the company.
We are specifically looking to develop and train candidates from a packing role into a butchery role developing knife skills and butchery techniques.
Responsibilities
Pack meat products in accordance with specific instructions and procedures
Follow all health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment
Monitor the quality of products, identifying and reporting any defects or issues
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work area
Collaborate with team members to meet production targets and deadlines
Operate packaging machinery and tools, ensuring proper function and maintenance
Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including food safety protocols
You will be working Monday to Friday 06:00 am start to Production Finish. The role offers a full time contract.
Pay starts from £12.44 per hour and can rise up to £15.44 on competency based assessments.
Requirements
Previous experience in a similar role within the food production industry is preferred
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues
Physical strength and stamina to perform repetitive tasks and lift heavy packages
Understanding of health and safety regulations and willingness to follow protocols
Attributes, Skills and Experience Requirements Commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility and Teamwork
Passion for Food at forefront of day-to-day performance
Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals
Responsibility for positive contribution to business
Teamwork across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
Previous experience working in a high-volume meat processing factory highly beneficial
Able to work in chilled 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
Benefits
31 days annual leave (after probation)
No weekends
Employee benefits platform
Pension plan
Christmas hamper
Earn up to £500 with our refer a friend scheme
On-site parking
Cycle to work scheme
Subsidised Canteen
Weekly payed