Blockman

Company: Pick n Pay Careers

Job Overview

Pick n Pay is seeking a skilled Blockman to join our Butchery team. This role involves preparing, deboning, and manufacturing meat products while ensuring stock control, hygiene, and excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate all butchery equipment, including bandsaws, safely and efficiently

• Report defective equipment or utensils to the Butchery Manager

• Control, merchandise, and promote stock according to company procedures and standards

• Prepare and break down meat carcasses to specification

• Debone meat cuts and manufacture mince, sausages, and boerewors

• Prevent wastage, shrinkage, and damages

• Monitor and maintain correct temperatures and cold chain processes

• Provide courteous and professional service to customers

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene of butchery equipment and work areas

• Assist with receiving meat deliveries from suppliers

• Support the training of staff on new products and lines

• Comply with medical and OHS requirements for butchery work

Qualifications & Requirements

• Grade 12

• Customer-minded with strong teamwork skills

• Good communication skills, able to listen and respond appropriately

• Passion for the product and ability to work with urgency

• Numeracy competency (successful completion of screening assessment required)

• Physically able to lift carcasses and containers of meat

• Able to work in a cold environment

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to accurately cut, manufacture, and produce various meat products (loin chops, roasts, etc.)

• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks

• Commitment to self-development and learning

• Strong sense of responsibility, hygiene, and safety standards