Line operator for production in Horsens

Superior Group; Horsens; Remote; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Superior Group in Horsens, Denmark, seeks a reliable supervisor for its production and slaughterhouse facility. The role involves overseeing the slaughter and production line from live animal arrival to end-product cooling, ensuring efficient production and high quality standards.

You will monitor equipment, maintain hygiene and animal welfare procedures, and coordinate with veterinary inspectors. Flexibility for overtime and shift patterns is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with poultry processing or slaughterhouse operations preferred.
• Able to monitor and adjust production equipment.
• Quality-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable in a slaughterhouse environment and handling live animals.

Responsibilities

• Receive and register deliveries of live animals.
• Verify weight, quantity and delivery information.
• Communicate with veterinary inspectors on arrival of live animals.
• Monitor the slaughter line and ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee stunning equipment and make adjustments as needed.
• Adjust scalding tanks and plucking machines for quality.
• Record machine settings and production data.
• Monitor packing process and meat quality.
• Identify and report production or quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety and animal welfare procedures.

Skills

Production supervision

Quality control

Communication

Livestock handling

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and experienced employee to join a production and slaughterhouse facility located in Horsens.

The position involves supervising and monitoring the slaughter and production line, ensuring that production runs efficiently and that quality standards are maintained throughout the process.

You will be involved in several stages of production, from the arrival of live stock to the point where the end product enters the cooling system.

Main Responsibilities

• Receive and register deliveries of live animals.
• Handle and verify documentation relating to weight, quantity and delivery information.
• Communicate with veterinary inspectors upon arrival of live animals.
• Monitor the slaughter line and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Supervise the stunning equipment and make necessary adjustments.
• Monitor and adjust scalding tanks and plucking machines to maintain optimal processing quality.
• Record machine settings, adjustments and relevant production information.
• Monitor the packing process and quality of the meat.
• Identify and report production or quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety and animal welfare procedures.

Your Qualifications

We are looking for someone who:

• Preferably has experience in poultry processing, slaughterhouse operations or food production.
• Has technical understanding and is comfortable monitoring and adjusting production equipment.
• Is quality-conscious, responsible and able to work independently.
• Is comfortable working in a slaughterhouse environment and handling live animals.
• Is flexible regarding working hours and overtime.
• Can communicate effectively with colleagues and relevant personnel.

Working hours and conditions

• Primarily a 4-day working week (Monday - Thursday)
• Every 7th and 8th week, the schedule includes 5 working days (Monday - Friday)
• Start time 06:30 AM. Working hours depend on production and continue until the slaughter line has finished operating. Long working days and overtime must be expected. Some shifts may continue until approximately 18:00 or later.

Salary and benefits

• Salary based on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Pension according to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Additional flexible benefits (fritvalg) according to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Employment conditions in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.