Blockman (Silverton)

Contact person for this position:
Rayleen Lentz

**Job Overview**

The Blockman responsibilities will include quality inspections, use of meat grinders, knives, saws, and other tools to cut meat down into smaller portions, weigh, price, and package cuts, and ensure that displays and signage are attractive and eye-catching. You will also speak to customers to determine their needs, provide advice regarding proper cuts of meat and preparation methods, and coordinate pickups or deliveries.

**Areas of Responsibility (Your duties will include but are not limited to)**

**Meat Processing**
- Cutting, grinding, and preparing meats for sale.
- Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
- Weighing, packaging, pricing, and displaying products. 
- Performing quality inspections on meats and other products.

**Customer Service**
- Ensuring displays and signage are accurate and attractive.
- Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, and accepting orders.

**Teamwork**
- Support department managers and co employees.
- Actively participate as a member of the team
- Performing any other task, not specified herein, which from time to time may be assigned by the manager.

**Housekeeping and Safety Standards**
- Ensures that cleaning and housekeeping standards on equipment and work areas are maintained according to laid down standards and norms.
- Ensure Personal hygiene standards are maintained
- Take reasonable care for own health and safety as well as the health and safety of others
- Attend annual and required medical tests in order to ensure they are declared fit for physical performance
- Wear the correct PPE in accordance with the company policy and procedures
- No interference or abuse of any health, safety and environmental welfare equipment.
- Be actively involved in the OHS and Food Safety System, partake in OHS and Food Safety System activities as and when directed
- Keep work areas clean and free from hazards and risks

**Knowledge, skills, and experience required**

**Educational Background**:

- Grade 12
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Afrikaans & English
- Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts.
- A minimum of 3 years blockman experience

**Knowledge/Skills**:

- Ability to use hand tools, stand or walk for extending periods, lift heavy items, and work in cold environments.
- Operational Agility
- Ensure Vision, Mission and Values underpin all activities

**Competencies**
- Ability to show initiative
- Strong communication, task management, and customer service skills
- Additional training is often required.
- Performance Driven
- Well-organised

Blockman - Silverton - R 6500.00