Our client in Pretoria is looking for Beef Trimmers who can trim and debone beef primals and remove excess fat...

JOB INDEX - 6 years ago - Job Mail

6 years ago

Trimmer

Our client in Pretoria is looking for Beef Trimmers who can trim and debone beef primals and remove excess fat and connective tissue. Contract position

Main responsibility will be to trim and debone beef primals and remove excess fat and connective tissue.



  • Able to use a knife to trim, debone and remove excess fat and connective tissue from beef primals

  • To ensure that no bone is left in or on boneless primals

  • To ensure all primals are trimmed according to company specifications

  • Continuous sharpening of knives while working

  • To take due care of company property and product

  • To maintain a safe working environments

  • Wear all prescribed PPE

  • Follow good hygiene practices at all times

  • To adhere to all company rules, policies, procedures  and core values

  • To perform any reasonable task given by management

  • Assist in stock control and movement thereof

  • Assist in cleaning the facility

  • Report faulty equipment to management

  • Must be capable and willing to work overtime when required


 Required skills and knowledge



  • Minimum requirement Grade 10 certificate

  • Preferred requirement Grade 12 certificate

  • 1 year poven deboning and/ or trimming experience

  • Exceptional knife handeling skills

  • English literacy


 Required characteristics



  • Be able to follow rules and orders

  • Arm and hand steadiness

  • Finger dexterity

  • Core strength to pick up meat

  • Must be able to carry heavy objects

  • Must be able to work in cold conditions

  • Good communicator

  • Listening skills

  • Honesty and Integrity

  • Must be able to work effectively and efficiently

  • Must know to  safely handle a knife and sharp objects

  • To be able to undergo continuous training and evaluation

  • Exceptional personal hygiene practices