Company Meat Inspector

Silver Fern Farms Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BOOST discount program

EAP – Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Pareora invites applications for a qualified Company Meat Inspector to join the Primary Butchery team.

The role carries carcass and offal inspection duties to meet stringent product quality and customer requirements; candidates must hold Level 4 certificates and be able to work day or evening shifts. On-the-job training and career development are available, with staff discounts and EAP benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 4 National Certificate in Animal Product Examination.
• Level 4 AsureQuality Trained (Meat Inspection) in Lamb (Beef preferred).
• Understanding of food manufacturing compliance.
• Willing to work day or evening shift.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Health and safety, quality, and technical compliance knowledge.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• On-the-job training and career development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform carcass and offal inspection duties in the Primary Butchery department.
• Ensure compliance with product quality and customer requirements.
• Maintain health and safety and quality standards.
• Work as part of a positive, hardworking team.

Education

Level 4 National Certificate in Animal Product Examination

Level 4 AsureQuality Trained (Meat Inspection) in Lamb and Beef preferred

Job description

Our Silver Fern Farms Processing Site in Pareora employs 700+ Team Members at the height of the season, located 14 minutes south of Timaru on the breath-taking Pacific coastline.

Silver Fern Farms Pareora have an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual interested in joining our team as a qualified Company Meat Inspector.

The Company Meat Inspector position is responsible for performing carcass and offal inspection duties in the Primary Butchery department, ensuring we meet our stringent product quality and customer requirements.

Te tikanga, the job requirements:

• Applicants must have a Level 4 National Certificate in Animal Product Examination or Level 4 AsureQuality Trained (Meat Inspection) in Lamb and preferably Beef
• Understanding of food manufacturing compliance
• Must be prepared to work on either day or evening shift
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to make decisions
• You’re an active team member who can work closely with others and bring a positive, hardworking attitude.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements.
• Access to quality meat at mates’ rates on-site to nourish you and your whānau.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.
• Access to digital discounts with multiple retailers and top brands nationwide through our BOOST discount program.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members.
  

Te ahurea, why work at Silver Fern Farms:

Silver Fern Farms is all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. We strive to continuously improve our operations, upskill our people and foster an environment of mutual learning. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and progress with New Zealand's market leader in quality red meat production, with customers in over 60 countries around the world. We're a purpose-led organisation with a proud story to tell. Driven by our passion, our innovation, and most importantly our people, we're helping to shape the future of food on the global stage.

Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.

Please note, we are unable to accept overseas applications for these positions.