Decarte/ Knockout Operative

KPI Recruiting are on the look out for a Decrate/ Knockout Operative four our client based in Nantwich.

As a Decrate/ Knockout Operative your working hours and days are

• Monday- Friday
• 06:00- 16:00 (may be required to work until 18:00 depending on orders)

The rate of pay as a

Decrate/ Knockout Operative is

• £12.71 p/h

The duties and responsibilities as a

Decrate/ Knockout Operative are

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Remove Cheese from Crates

Safely and efficiently remove cheese blocks from designated aging or storage crates using approved equipment and manual handling techniques

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Operate De-Crating Equipment

Once trained, operate relevant knockout, de-crating, lifting, conveyor, or handling equipment safely and efficiently

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Handle Cheese Carefully

Ensure cheese blocks are handled correctly to prevent damage, contamination, or unnecessary product loss

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Check Crates

Inspect empty crates for damage, cleanliness, or foreign material and remove unsuitable crates from production

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Transfer Product

Place de-crated cheese blocks onto designated conveyors, pallets, or production areas according to production requirements

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Visual Inspection

Check cheese blocks during knockout for visible damage, contamination, incorrect presentation, or other abnormalities and report issues to the appropriate team member

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Product Identification

Maintain accurate product, batch, and traceability information throughout the de-crating process

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Weight & Specification Checks

Where required and once trained, use calibrated scales to check cheese weights and ensure products meet specified requirements

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Minimise Product Waste

Work carefully and efficiently to reduce damaged product, packaging waste, and unnecessary losses

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Maintain Clean Working Areas

Keep the knockout and de-crating area clean, tidy, and free from product debris and unnecessary hazards

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Equipment Cleaning

Carry out routine cleaning and sanitation of conveyors, de-crating equipment, work surfaces, crates, and surrounding areas

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Follow Hygiene Procedures

Follow all company hygiene procedures, including handwashing, protective clothing, footwear, and other required personal hygiene controls

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Chemical Safety

Once trained, safely use approved cleaning chemicals in accordance with COSHH procedures and company instructions

• Follow all company

Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, and GMP procedures

• Correctly use all required PPE and protective equipment
• Report damaged equipment, unsafe conditions, product contamination, or quality issues immediately
• Follow safe manual-handling procedures when moving cheese, crates, and other materials
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and ensure no actions compromise food safety
• Work safely around moving machinery, conveyors, forklifts, and other production equipment

The ideal candidate for a

Decrate/ Knockout Operative would require

• Previous experience in a

food manufacturing, dairy, cheese production, warehouse, or packaging environment is desirable

• Physically fit and able to work on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift and move loads of up to

25 kg, where required

• Good attention to detail when handling finished cheese and checking product quality
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established production procedures
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a production team.
• Comfortable working in a

cold, humid, and fast-paced food production environment

• Willingness to learn and become trained on production machinery and equipment
• Strong commitment to

food safety, hygiene, quality, and workplace safety

If this role as a Decrate/ Knockout Operative is for you then APPLY NOW or contact our Crewe Team on 01270 589943.

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