Boning Labourer

Crusader Meats; Waikato; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Full-time seasonal work with stable, 6

Competitive hourly rates

Supportive team environment

Experience in NZ meat processing

Job summary

Crusader Meats NZ Ltd in Benneydale is hiring 20–30 labourers for the Boning Room during the peak season. This full‑time fixed-term role runs from November 2026 through to April/May 2027, with a minimum of 60 hours per fortnight.

Your duties include scanning and moving carcasses, weighing to spec, tubing, packing, carton prep for export, and cleaning duties while following food safety and biosecurity rules. Regular hours are Mon–Fri 6:50am–5:30pm, with some Saturdays in busy periods.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months experience in labouring, factory, cleaning or similar hands-on role

Responsibilities

• Scan and move carcasses to chillers
• Weigh carcasses to meet specifications
• Tubing, packing and scanning products
• Prepare and line cartons to meet export standards
• Clean and sanitise chillers and work areas
• Load products into containers
• Assist with container loading
• Collect and remove bone bins
• Follow food safety, hygiene and biosecurity procedures

Skills

Physical fitness

Reliability

English communication

Driving licence

Job description

Gain valuable experience in the meat processing industry Seasonal Full-Time Positions | Multiple Vacancies Available Join the team at Crusader Meats in Benneydale

Crusader Meats NZ Ltd is a progressive export meat processing company located just outside Benneydale. With a strong reputation for quality products and exceptional service, we're looking for 20 - 30 reliable, hardworking Labourers to join our Boning Room team for the upcoming peak season.

If you're physically fit, enjoy hands-on work and are looking to join a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Crusader Meats? :

• Competitive hourly rates of $23.95-$30.00, depending on experience
• Life insurance benefits for qualifying employees
• Full-time seasonal work with consistent hours
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within New Zealand's meat processing industry

About the Role

This is a full-time fixed-term position, commencing in November 2026 and continuing through to April / May 2027. A minimum of 60 hours per fortnight is guaranteed.

Your duties will include :

• Scanning and moving carcasses to chillers
• Weighing carcasses to ensure specifications are met
• Tubing, packing and scanning products
• Preparing and lining cartons to meet export standards
• Cleaning and sanitising chillers and work areas
• Loading products into containers
• Assisting with container loading
• Collecting and removing bone bins
• Following food safety, hygiene and biosecurity procedures at all times

Working hours are typically Monday to Friday, 6:50am-5:30pm, with some Saturday work required during the busy season.

About You

To be successful, you'll have:

• 6-12 months' experience in a labouring, factory, cleaning or similar hands-on role preferably within the meat industry
• Good physical fitness and the ability to perform repetitive manual work
• A current New Zealand Driver Licence (or recognised International Driver Licence) and reliable transport
• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Good spoken and written English communication skills
• An understanding of workplace hygiene, food safety and biosecurity practices
• A positive attitude, reliability and strong work ethic

Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold valid New Zealand working rights (or be eligible to obtain the appropriate visa).