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We offer beef products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.\nThis is a full time permanent position starting at 6.30am with a flexible finish and an hourly salary of £12.75.\nYou will be working within our slaughtering area performing precision functions involving the preparation of meat. Work may include specialized slaughtering tasks, cutting standard or premium cuts of meat for marketing. The slaughter and preparation of animals for human consumption.\nYour own transport is required due to our location and the times of Public transport links to Bodmin\nThe aim of this position, would be to get you trained and progressed throughout Kepak!\nResponsibilities\nOperate and maintain various machinery and equipment necessary for the production process.\nMonitor and maintain product quality standards throughout the production line.\nFollow all safety guidelines and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.\nConduct regular inspections of machinery and promptly report any issues or malfunctions.\nAssist in the packaging and labelling of finished products according to company standards.\nMaintain a clean and organized work area to uphold the highest level of hygiene and quality.\nBe able to Lift weights and be able to move around the factory floor without assistance for the shift duration. \nBe familiar with the daily production plan and work as part of the team to set up the line, complete checks and ensuring materials are ready to use\nOther duties will be part of the role from time to time - 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