Decarte/ Knockout Operative in Nantwich

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:

• Remove Cheese from Crates: Safely and efficiently remove cheese blocks from designated aging or storage crates using approved equipment and manual handling techniques
• Operate De-Crating Equipment: Once trained, operate relevant knockout, de-crating, lifting, conveyor, or handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Handle Cheese Carefully: Ensure cheese blocks are handled correctly to prevent damage, contamination, or unnecessary product loss
• Check Crates: Inspect empty crates for damage, cleanliness, or foreign material and remove unsuitable crates from production
• Transfer Product: Place de-crated cheese blocks onto designated conveyors, pallets, or production areas according to production requirements
• Visual Inspection: Check cheese blocks during knockout for visible damage, contamination, incorrect presentation, or other abnormalities and report issues to the appropriate team member
• Product Identification: Maintain accurate product, batch, and traceability information throughout the de-crating process
• Weight & Specification Checks: Where required and once trained, use calibrated scales to check cheese weights and ensure products meet specified requirements
• Minimise Product Waste: Work carefully and efficiently to reduce damaged product, packaging waste, and unnecessary losses
• Maintain Clean Working Areas: Keep the knockout and de-crating area clean, tidy, and free from product debris and unnecessary hazards
• Equipment Cleaning: Carry out routine cleaning and sanitation of conveyors, de-crating equipment, work surfaces, crates, and surrounding areas
• Follow Hygiene Procedures: Follow all company hygiene procedures, including handwashing, protective clothing, footwear, and other required personal hygiene controls
• 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