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 Donal d are looking for Quality Control Operatives to join our team and provide a vital support service to the assigned production area by ensuring all product complies with required customer specifications and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Working pattern: 40h/week, Monday to Friday, 6am start (need to be flexible with finish time)
Pay Rate: starting from £11.44/h
Role duties:
* Monitor and verify product to ensure compliance to relevant customer specifications through daily check lists, such as: temperature, contamination, labels, weight, packaging etc.
* Monitor and verify that all produced product is within the customer specifications/SOP’s, and within the limits and defined criteria set out in the relevant specifications, such as: weight, eye height, fat colour, dimensions, marbling etc.
* Identify and work with production to correct defects in products.
* Inform and guide production operatives on food safety and customer specifications.
* Collect product samples as required / instructed.
* Participate as required in internal and/or external audits.
* Maintain accurate and legible documented records.
* Any other duties as requested by management and within the competency of the post holder.
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
* Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile
* Comprehensive understanding of customer specification
* Good communications skills both written and verbal is essential
* Fluent English (verbal and written) is essential
* Knowledge of basic ICT is desirable
* Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P principles is desirable
* Professional approach, strong influencing skills
* Meticulous attention to detail essential
* Commitment to good practice
* Sound understanding of integrity and compliance to food safety and hygiene requirements
* Passionate about customer service
* A decisive, results orientated self-starter with high energy levels and initiative
Benefits
* Competency based rate of pay starting from £11.44/h, and up to £12.16/h depending on experience and qualifications
* 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