Night Shift Packing Operative | Portlethen

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.

Role Purpose

Work in Packing Area, performing precision functions involving the preparation of offal products for packing to customer specifications. Work may include specialized packing tasks, cutting of offal to customer specifications. Use of OCM labelling Scales and Scanning Operations.

Standard working week is Monday to Friday, 40hrs/week, working hours are 8pm – 4am.

No previous experience needed as all training will be provided.

Main duties and role requirements:

• Pick, pack, weigh, scan all offal products to set out plan requirements.
• Liaise with Slaughter Supervisor on Daily/weekly requirements.
• Work with site Technical department to ensure compliance to site procedures and customer specifications.
• Stock movement from one location to another so that the product is ready for despatch.
• Placing bags properly on the Cryovac machine.
• Sealing blue plastic bags on freezer line.
• Completing assigned task in a timely manner to meet daily targets.
• Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.

• 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 knife skills beneficial
• Experience within a Factory environment beneficial
• Extensive understanding of Company’s SOP’s and customer specifications
• Consistent approach and strong work ethic
• High attention to detail
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
• Experience within the Food Industry beneficial
• Good Communication
• Good Numeracy skills
• Adaptable to change and production demands

• 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