Food Process Warehouse worker

December19 | B Corp™; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A B Corp™ in Penicuik is seeking dependable candidates for a full-time role in poultry processing. This temporary position averages 37 hours per week, with the potential for permanent employment. Candidates will be trained on tasks including hygiene practices, data collection, and aiding in poultry production.

Benefits

25 days holiday per annum

Maternity pay and leave

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess great communication skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to work effectively in a chilled environment and under pressure is essential.
• Training will be provided for candidates without prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as directed by the Plant Manager/Team Leader.
• Collect accurate data and aid in poultry production.
• Adhere to hygiene practices and achieve performance targets.

Skills

Great communication skills

Comfortable working in a chilled food environment

Flexible approach to tasks

Able to work confidently unsupervised

Able to work effectively under time pressure

Good manual dexterity

Job description

This is NOT suitable for STUDENTS as it is FULL-TIME ONLY.

We are looking for dependable candidates to join our client for a minimum 3 month temporary role; they have advised any outstanding candidates may be offered permanent employment after this time. The position does not require previous experience as training will be provided. Position is working in a poultry processing plant doing a variety of duties.

The shift patterns are

Monday to Friday (8.30am - 4.30pm). 37 hours per week.

The starting hourly rate offered is currently £13.32 and after becoming permanent raises depending on level of work achieved.

If you are interested in this position, I encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as suitable candidates will be contacted right away and we can invite you for a tour of the plant so you could see if this position would suit you.

Tasks and duties included in the role:

• Carrying out duties as directed by the Plant Manager/Team Leader.
• Collecting accurate and repeatable data for all clients.
• Aiding in the production of safe wholesome poultry meat.
• Adhering to good hygienic practices and defined operating procedures, e.g. HACCP, SOP’s, etc.
• Achieving and maintaining personal performance targets.
• Being involved in the processing of poultry from delivery of livestock to the cutting of carcases and packing of meat.
• Operating as part of a team to achieve team goals.

Essential skills and abilities expected of candidates:

• Great communication skills
• Being comfortable working in a chilled food environment
• Displaying a flexible approach to tasks
• Able to work confidently and responsibly unsupervised or as part of a team
• Able to work effectively under time pressure and deadlines
• Good manual dexterity

Desirable but not essential, as training will be provided:

• Experience of working in butchery, meat processing plants or a similar environmental.
• Experience of working with knives

Benefits:

Our client offers a number of benefits to their employees. Some of them include:

25 days of holiday per annum (5 weeks in total). Rising to 26 days after 2 years of service etc., up to 30 days after 7 years of service.

Maternity pay and leave. 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks statutory maternity pay + 13 weeks unpaid (after qualifying period)

Pension scheme - 5% of salary is matched with employer’s contribution of 10%.