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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Pozoblanco
No relocation package mentioned.
This job was automatically translated to English.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Knowledge and experience in handling different species: swine, beef, and sheep.
Previous experience in similar positions or tasks, preferably in production environments or the meat industry.
Good physical condition and manual dexterity, especially in the handling of tools and knives.
Ability to work in a team, following established procedures for quality, food safety, and occupational risk prevention.
Availability to work during the 2026/2027 Campaign in Pozoblanco, approximately from December to March.
The role
At COVAP we are looking for meat industry professionals to join our team during the Iberian Pork Campaign.
What you'll do
- Specialized functions: line slaughter, knife butchery, boning, and hand cutting.
- Auxiliary operations: line support, product conditioning and preparation, hanging pieces, packaging, and other general tasks.
- Process guarantee: handling and preparation of pieces, as well as support in the beef and sheep lines, working with a focus on timing, yield, and process efficiency.
- Quality and safety: compliance with food safety, animal welfare, and occupational risk prevention standards.
Experience in all functions is not required. Task assignment will be carried out based on the staffing needs of each area, as well as the experience, knowledge, and skills of each candidate.
About Covap
Covap is a Spanish agricultural cooperative based in Pozoblanco, Córdoba, dedicated to the production of dairy and meat products, including pork, beef, and lamb. It operates across the entire value chain, from livestock feed and farming to processing and distribution, and is one of the largest agri-food cooperatives in Spain, with thousands of member farmers and a significant presence in the national market.
Covap's operations are centered in Andalusia, with facilities and offices across Spain, including roles in Barcelona, Santander, and Ciudad Real. The company emphasizes its cooperative model and rural roots, offering a stable work environment in the agri-food sector. For international professionals, opportunities may be more relevant for those with Spanish language skills and experience in the food industry, as the company's operations are primarily domestic.
- Industry
- Dairy and Meat
- Founded
- 1959
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Pozoblanco, Spain
- In Spain
- Pozoblanco, Barcelona, Santander and 1 more
- Website
- covap.es
Good to know if you are moving
- Covap is a cooperative, meaning employees work for a member-owned organization with a strong local and agricultural focus.
- The company's headquarters is in Pozoblanco, a small town in Andalusia, which may require relocation to a rural area for certain roles.
- Most roles are based in Spain and require Spanish language proficiency, especially for commercial and trade marketing positions.
- Covap offers opportunities in the food industry, with roles in production, sales, and marketing across various Spanish regions.
- As a major player in the Spanish dairy and meat sector, Covap provides stable employment but limited international exposure.
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