What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lairage Operative position at Dawn Meats Group?
Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for receiving and storing cattle and sheep in accordance with animal welfare best practice guidelines.
Responsibilities
The Role
- Unloading and transferring animals to holding pens prior to slaughter;
- Reading ear tags and allocating kill numbers;
- Checking permits and carrying out FCI and transport audits;
- Ensuring permits and information is put on to the system correctly;
- Assist with the daily cleaning schedule in Lairage;
- Maintaining Health, Safety and Hygiene Standards in accordance with company rules and regulations.
Qualifications
The Person
- Possess GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent);
- Previous experience in cattle and sheep handling is essential;
- Knowledge of animal welfare best practice;
- Must have the ability to work on their own initiative whilst also working as part of a team;
- IT Skills essential
Benefits
- Enhanced Holiday
- Free On-Site Car Carking
- Subsidised Canteen
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance Cover
- Discounted Staff Shop
- Phone and Car Insurance Perks
- Free Health Surveillance
- Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
- Employee Engagement Activities
- Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Death in Service scheme
This position operates on a a Monday to Friday Day Shift basis
INDLP
Salary : $11
Boning Hall Operative (Primary)
Dawn Meats Group -
Dungannon, VA
