Production Machine Operator
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Job Summary
Kepak is a family-owned future-facing company with a rich heritage of more than 50 years of meat craft. Whilst we are a global food company here at Kirkham we serve international retailers and food service household names with on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods. We are constantly developing our manufacturing processes food products and packaging in order to improve quality boost efficiency and meet the growing needs of our customers. Kepak is a multi-award winning company with a keen focus on diversity and inclusion demonstrated through our strategic partnerships with Meat Business Women and Diversity in Grocery.
We are looking for Production Machine Operatives to join our growing team in Kirkham on a Two-Shift Rotation (06:00 14:00 / 14:00 22:00). Competitive rate of pay starting at 14.57 per hour and increasing to 15.40 after full training. Overtime will be paid at time and a half (21.85 / 23.10) and Sundays are double rate (29.14 / 30.80).
Requirements
Our Production Machine Operators work on fast paced automated lines ensuring they are set up maintained and operated effectively contributing to the delivery of safe high-standard food products. They will complete daily hygiene operations as well as be required to complete a full chemical clean down on alternating Saturdays. It is important for our employees to align with Kepaks 4 Core Values. This role involves:
Responsibility:
Operate high speed production machinery monitoring equipment performance and ensuring its safety and efficiency.
Complete all documentation and quality checks accurately.
Follow food safety hygiene health and safety and quality standards at all times.
Monitor auto-coding systems to ensure accurate product labelling and traceability.
Ambition:
Take ownership of line efficiency escalating recurring issues to reduce downtime.
Passion for Food:
Reporting any quality hygiene or other issues to an Area Leader promptly to minimise downtime and uphold quality standards.
Conduct regular quality checks to ensure products meet customer and regulatory expectations.
Teamwork:
Working effectively as part of a production team to ensure optimum results.
Lead and coordinate team rotations to ensure optimal staffing and work flow.
Personal Attributes:
High level of attention to detail.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.
Acts proactively anticipating problems and acting early to prevent disruption.
Shows reliability by being punctual prepared and ensuring attendance levels are acceptable.
Highly motivated and shows initiative with a continuous improvement mindset.
Good communication skills.
Flexible to adapt to business needs.
Ability to work confidently as part of a team as well as independently when required.
Benefits
Successful candidates must be flexible to the needs of the business on a day-to-day basis and in return we will offer steady employment wages paid weekly opportunities for progression and training occasional overtime as well as:
20 days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to purchase 5 extra days and further days for long service
Opportunity for further internal training and development
Refer a Friend Scheme Get up to 150 for successfully referring a friend
Opportunity to earn a performance bonus
Long Service Awards
GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme providing emotional practical and financial support to all Kepak employees.
BUPA Cash Plan
Values Awards programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Corporate Gym Membership at Ribby Hall Village
Life assurance
Subsidised canteen and free hot drinks
Free onsite parking
Key Skills
About Company
Kepak is one of Europe's leading food producers with 12 manufacturing plants across Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. Sustainability and animal welfare keep us grounded in the presence of nature and our communi ... View more
