Posted 9 days ago
Abattoir General Operative
AI Summary
Prepares beef carcasses for sale, packs meat in cartons, cleans equipment, and reports problems while following food safety and hygiene procedures in a fast-paced abattoir environment.
About this role
Overview
Dunbia, is one of Europe’s leading and respected suppliers of top-quality Beef, Pork and Lamb products for the national and international retail, commercial and foodservice markets. At Dunbia, we are unashamedly passionate about our business, and we welcome progressive individuals who will share our passion and contribute positively to the further success of the Company.
At our Highland site we process beef only and have over 300 employees. We’re based in Saltcoats with strong transport links.
We are currently recruiting for permanent factory operatives to work in the abattoir. It’s a fast-paced environment, with targets and customer specifications to achieve.
All PPE equipment will be supplied at no extra cost to you.
Monday – Friday
7.30am – 4.30pm
£12.71 per hour (Weekly Pay)
Responsibilities
- Preparing beef carcasses for sale, ensuring the meat is not spoiled
- Packing the meat in separate cartons and packaging
- Cleaning all surfaces and equipment after use
- Reporting any potential problems to supervisory staff and onsite meat hygiene inspectors
- Keeping abreast of all food safety and hygiene rules
- Following strict procedures at all times
Qualifications
You do not need any prior experience and you’ll be given all the training, equipment and support you will need.
Benefits:
- Casual Dress
- Free Parking
- Onsite-parking
- Referral Programme
- Subsidized Canteen
No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.
Skills
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