Company Meat Inspector - Awarua

South Pacific Meat; Awarua; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

South Pacific Meats in New Zealand invites applications for a Company Meat Inspector at the Awarua processing facility. You will carry out post-mortem inspection of dressed carcasses and parts to identify conditions affecting food safety and ensure compliance with MPI regulations.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work unsupervised with shift patterns. NZQA Level Four Certificate in Animal Examination is required, and pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• NZQA Level Four Certificate in Animal Examination.
• Pre-employment medical checks and drug screening.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Inspect post-mortem dressed carcasses and parts for food safety compliance.
• Ensure meat products meet MPI and industry regulations.
• Record and monitor data; communicate quality and safety to the company.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Strong work ethic

Reliable and punctual

Follow instructions

Shift work flexibility

Education

NZQA Level Four Certificate in Animal Examination

Job description

South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.

SPM sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

We currently have an amazing career opportunity for committed andself-motivated peopleto join our Company Meat Inspection (CMI) team atour Awarua processing facility.

As one of our Company MeatInspectors you are responsible for carrying out post-morteminspection ofdressed carcasses and their parts to identify conditions that may affectfoodsafety standards. You will also ensure that the Companies supply ofmeat complies withregulations set by the Ministry of Primary Industriesand other relevant industry bodies.

The role involves inspectinganimals after slaughter ensuring that the Company meets allregulationsfor processing and cleanliness, along with monitoring andmaintainingaccurate recording of industry data. This means you will needto check the quality andsafety of any Company product and identifydiseases and defects. Additionally, a key partof this role is tocommunicate the quality and safety of the product to the Company.

To be successful in thisrole you will need the following key personal skills:

• Attentionto detail and excellent organisation.
• Being afriendly, approachable team-player.
• A greatwork ethic and can-do attitude.
• Aproven track record of being reliable and punctual.
• Abilityto follow instructions and work unsupervised.
• Able towork shift work patterns with varying start and finish times.

Qualifications

For this specialist positions, applicants must hold the NZQA Level Four Certificate in AnimalExamination. To ensure a safe workplace, SPM conducts pre-employment medical checks and drug screening. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.