Production Operative (Boning Hall)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Newry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd in Newry is seeking Boning Hall Operatives for a permanent full-time role. You will work from 6:00am, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for additional hours to meet demand in preparing fresh meat products.

Join the butcher team to complete daily plans, maintain quality and pace, and follow strict health, safety and food safety protocols while maximizing yield and minimizing waste.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food production environment is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of meat processing and hygiene standards is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are packed to meet customer and company specs while maximizing yield and minimizing waste.
• Pack finished products into trays and prepare for outer case marking.
• Follow health and safety and food safety procedures at all times.
• Operate equipment to support processing efficiency and product quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and equipment and adhere to PPE requirements.
• Follow traceability processes and ensure product labelling integrity.

Skills

Boning hall operations

Meat packing

Teamwork

Health & safety

PPE compliance

Quality awareness

Job description

Location: On site / Newry, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Negotiable salary

Job Role:

We require Boning Hall Operatives to work in our Newry Site. Working from 6:00am, Monday to Friday, this role requires flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours when required to meet customer demand in the preparation of a fresh product.

Working within the the butchery team to complete the daily planning order to a high standard ensuring that quality and pace are maintained.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all products are packed to meet customer/company specifications whilst also maximising yield and minimising waste.
• Packing of finished products - placing finished product into trays ready to be outer case marked.
• Carry out all tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with regard to health and safety and food safety.
• Drive and deliver necessary processing efficiency through consistent and correct equipment operation.
• Ensure strict adherence to quality, HSE, animal welfare, food safety, hygiene, ethical, product labelling and handling processes.
• Follow traceability process and ensure product and labelling integrity at all times.
• You will be responsible for boning and trimming the meat in line with customer/company specifications which are received to order.
• You will be responsible for maximising the yield of the product and minimising waste to ensure production is as efficient as possible.
• You will be required to undertake such duties as required in a safe manner.
• You will also be required to fully engage in all aspects of training and communication.
• As a meat process worker, you will be involved with the production of meat products for consumption as such personal hygiene is extremely important and you will be expected to pay close attention to this along with other regulations.

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in a food production environment is desirable but not essential.

Skills

• Ability to work on own initiative whilst working as part of a team, striving to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Understanding the food safety and quality control is vital to ensure the safety and quality of the products being processed.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to team efficiency through job rotation and flexible duties.
• Understand correct use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as gloves, mesh aprons, and safety boots.
• Maintaining cleanliness of workstations and equipment.