Manual Operator

Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.


Kepak St. Merryn in Merthyr Tydfil has combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef and lamb products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers' counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; 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.

You will be working as part of the Positive Release team in the factory ensuring products are checked to Kepak specification before distribution.


This is a full time, permanent position working 3.30pm to 1.00am Monday to Friday with a salary of £11.94 per hour with 2 x unpaid 30 minute breaks.


Role Purpose

To ensure the Positive Release Department is running smoothly by adhering to the Health & Safety instructions and work codes put in place.

Requirements

• Manually lift prepared pallets of beef and lamb trimmings onto the belt
• You will need to be able to lift pallets and boxes of meat of up to 20kg
• This is a fast paced position so a good level of fitness is required
• You will have a good eye for detail being able to assess the quality of meat and packaging before it is released
• You must be able to adhere to Health and Safety policies and procedures
• You be working in a chilled area of between 2 to 4 degrees
  
  
  
  

Benefits


Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch

31 days annual leave per year (after probation)

Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.

Hamper at Christmas for all employees.

Company Pension


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 - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.

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!