Packing Operative

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 finish time)

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

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

• 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.