Slaughter jobs

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

• 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