Do you want to join a leading global food company that serves international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts, and ready-for-market convenience foods?

Meat Production Operative

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Merthyr
• Salary: £11.44 to £14.26 per hour

Day to Day of the role:

• Perform slaughter, dressing, and preparation of carcasses and edible offal at line speed.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing processes and adapt to new methods of working.
• Complete assigned tasks promptly to meet daily production targets.
• Maintain product quality, reporting any issues to the Line Supervisor immediately.
• Prepare for daily production by setting up the line, completing checks, and ensuring materials are ready.
• Conduct all prestart, hygiene, and safety checks as instructed.
• Adhere to Company SOP's, quality specifications, and yield values.
• Follow Company's knife and health and safety rules, including hygiene requirements.
• Report equipment issues and assist with investigations of any incidents as necessary.
• Minimise waste and report appropriately.
• Prepare carcasses and offal to required standards, maintaining tools and equipment securely.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to Company Values; Passion for food, Ambition, Responsibility, and Teamwork.
• Significant experience in slaughter and/or knife skills preferred.
• Previous experience in a high-volume meat processing factory is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work in a warm environment and perform manual handling tasks.
• Flexibility to meet daily production targets and adapt to change.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to interact with a diverse workforce.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development.
• A supportive team environment that values hard work and commitment.
• Access to state-of-the-art processing facilities.

To apply for the Meat Processor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.