Kepak Group
Yard & Stores Operative
Aberdeen
Posted 1 day ago
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Kepak McIntosh Donald are a globally recognised brand and the largest red meat producer in Scotland; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef and lamb products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.
Kepak McIntosh Donald are looking for Yard & Stores Operative to join our team.
Role Purpose
To support the operations and production teams by maintaining an organised and safe yard area, ensuring general upkeep of external factory/grounds/site areas.
Main duties and role requirements:
- Ensuring all delivery/collection vehicles are loaded/unloaded in an efficient and safe manner.
- Load containers with cattle hides and sheep skins.
- Ensure the yard is in a clean, tidy, and organised state at all times, being audit ready.
- Organise and stock check trays, packaging etc, working with Purchasing and Operations to maintain required stock levels.
- Waste management including the transport of waste containers and proper disposal in accordance with procedures and policies.
- Liaising with third parties for waste collection.
- Assist production colleagues when required, with tasks as instructed, i.e., lifting/moving items around yard and covering for production forklift drivers as required.
- Understanding and monitoring the traffic management system and working plan of the yard.
- Support with Forklift maintenance program, reporting any forklift defects.
- Support animal by-product management by preparing the trailers with correct categorisation of by-products, arranging removal of trailers during periods of non-production or low production, arranging the rendering of by-products.
- Arrange hay and straw orders for lairage, maintaining weekly stock levels via Livestock Procurement.
- Monitoring identifying potential environmental hazards and appropriate corrective actions.
- Any other duties as required by management and within the competency of the post holder.
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- Passion for food at forefront of day-to-day performance.
- Ambition to develop self to achieve personal and business goals.
- Responsibility for positive contribution to business.
- Team Work across all levels, departments and teams, willing to go the extra mile.
- Commitment to good practice and quality products.
- Communicate well in written and oral form with multi-nationals on all levels.
- Ability to complete tasks and work under own initiative to deliver required tasks.
- Good communication skills.
Requirements
- Forklift license essential.
- Forklift train the trainer qualification preferred.
Benefits
- Performance Bonus- Opportunity to earn a bonus based on your performance and development.
- Pay Grading system- offering the chance to increase your earnings as you advance in your role.
- 31 days annual leave per year (after probation).
- Annual Holiday Purchase Scheme - Need a little more time off? Purchase additional annual leave.
- Company Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for the future with access to our company pension scheme.
- Death in Service Benefit - Eligible salaried employees are covered by our Death in Service benefit, providing financial support and peace of mind for your loved ones.
- Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to join Kepak.
- Free On-Site Parking - Our site has dedicated staff parking, available free of charge for all colleagues.
- Subsidised On-Site Canteen - Enjoy a variety of freshly prepared hot meals and food options at reduced prices in our on-site canteen.
- Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money on a new bike and cycling equipment through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Electric Vehicle Scheme - Access an electric vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.
- Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and celebrate the loyalty, dedication and valuable contributions of our long-serving colleagues.
- Discounted Gym Memberships - Support your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships.
- Training and Development - We are committed to helping you grow your career through structured onboarding, regular online and in-person training, and clear opportunities for career progression.
- Mentoring and Leadership Development Programmes - Whether you're looking to build new skills or take the next step in your career, our mentoring and leadership development programmes are designed to help you reach your full potential.
- GroceryAid Employee Assistance Programme - Free and confidential emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues, including access to counselling, mental health support, legal guidance and a 24/7 confidential helpline.
- Financial Advice & Will Writing - Access free mortgage advice and a complimentary will writing service as part of your employee benefits package.
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Skills
Forklift operation
Waste management
Stock control
Traffic management
Communication
Teamwork
Safety compliance
Loading and unloading
Inventory management
Animal by-product handling