The role
Rutledge Recruitment is currently seeking Production Operatives with knife skills to join the day shift at a busy meat processing facility based in the Carrickfergus industrial area.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous food production, butchery or knife work experience who are looking to develop their skills and progress within the meat processing industry.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday
40 hours per week
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Finish times may vary slightly depending on workload and operational requirements
Enhanced overtime rates available once 40 hours have been completed
Pay Rate
Depending on department, experience and role requirements
Weekly knife skills and attendance bonuses available
Key Responsibilities
Work with meat products in a chilled production environment
Use knives safely to cut and trim meat into steaks, chops, roasts and other cuts
Remove primal cuts from carcasses following correct cutting lines and seams
Ensure cuts meet customer specifications and yield requirements
Operate weighing and scale systems to accurately record product weights
Pack raw meat products in a chilled production environment
Load and unload meat products and materials
Clean food hygiene areas using appropriate chemicals and equipment
Report any product, quality or operational issues to supervisors
Follow all Health & Safety, food hygiene and PPE procedures
Work effectively as part of a team to achieve daily production targets
Additional Information
Successful candidates will initially be paid through agency payroll
Applicants must be 18 years or older for insurance purposes
No animal slaughter takes place on site
Apply with your CV today.
Rutledge is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and appoint on merit.
What you will bring.
- 01Previous experience in food manufacturing, butchery or a similar role is essential
- 02Proven ability to use sharp knives safely when working with meat
- 03Comfortable working with raw meat and in a chilled/wet production environment
- 04Comfortable working around animal blood
- 05Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
- 06Good attention to detail and accuracy
- 07Good understanding of workplace hygiene and food safety standards
- 08Reliable and willing to work as part of a team
- 09Full training will be provided where required
What you will get.
- ·Immediate starts available
- ·Weekly pay every Friday
- ·Free on-site parking
- ·Accrued holiday pay
- ·Weekly knife skills and attendance bonus opportunities
- ·Enhanced overtime rates available after 40 hours
- ·Opportunity for permanent employment and career progression
About the employer.
Rutledge Client
