Christmas Team Member - Noel Leeming, Northlink

Noel Leeming; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Foods in Christchurch is seeking team members for the Produce Processing day team. You will help prepare, process, and pack fresh vegetables and fruits according to customer orders, in a busy, dynamic environment.

The role requires prior experience in fresh produce or warehousing/processing, the ability to work in a cold setting, and physical fitness for lifting. Training on safety protocols is provided and applicants should have reliable transport and be flexible with hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fresh Produce industry or warehousing/processing roles.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.
• Physically fit and strong; some heavy lifting is involved.
• Good knife-handling skills are beneficial.
• Intermediate literacy and numeracy; basic knowledge of ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Clean, wash, and process fresh produce.
• Grade, cut, dice, and peel vegetables and fruits.
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients.
• Monitor product quality before packaging by inspecting.
• Operate machines to peel, core, slice, and dice produce.
• Frequent use of processing machinery; ensure safety around equipment.
• Vacuum pack and label prepared produce.
• Clean equipment, pumps, hoses, storage tanks, and work area.
• Strictly adhere to food safety standards and HS protocols.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team player

Knife handling

Cold environment

Flexible hours

Literacy & numeracy

Reliable transport

Job description

We are looking for team members to join our busy Produce Processing day team in Woolston, Christchurch. You will be part of a dynamic group that prepare, process, and pack fresh vegetables and fruits according to customer orders.

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce
• Grading, cutting, dicing, and peeling vegetables & fruits
• Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Monitoring product quality before packaging by closely inspecting
• Operating machines to peel, core, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables
• Frequent use of processing machinery
• Vacuum packaging and labelling packed prepared produce
• Clean equipment, pumps, hoses, storage tanks, vessels, and work area
• Strictly adhere to food safety standards and observe H&S protocols

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent, Full-time role.
• Working days: Sunday to Monday (Saturdays off)
• Working hours between 8.00 am to 4.30 pm (approx.)
• Immediate start.

What you need:

Our ideal candidates will be someone with relevant experience in the Fresh Produce industry or warehousing/processing roles. You must be able to work in a cold environment . You would be physically fit and strong as some heavy lifting is involved. Good knife-handling skills are beneficial.

• Have intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
• Have basic knowledge of food ingredients
• Be hardworking and reliable and must possess good work ethics
• Be flexible with hours and an excellent team player
• Have reliable transport and must be able to commit to full-time hours

About us

Service Foods is one of New Zealand's largest privately family owned and operated food service distribution businesses. With items imported from over 20 countries as well as our locally produced offerings, we have close to 14,000 products for you to discover.

We employ around 800 team members, operate over 220 trucks, and have 15 strategically placed branches across New Zealand. Learn more about us at

If you are a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about prepared produce and fresh produce industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.

Pre-employment Checks : To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.