Industrial Cleaners

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Balclutha is seeking a cleaning team member to ensure hygienic work environments. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude and is comfortable working in a team. This position offers a competitive hourly wage starting at $31.60, with additional overtime opportunities available. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass pre-employment checks.

Benefits

Access to quality meat at mates’ rates

On-the-job training

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Ensure clean, safe, and hygienic work environments.
• Follow health and safety, quality, and compliance requirements.
• Work in a team setting during peak production hours.

Skills

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Ability to handle chemicals

Understanding health and safety

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

Our Silver Fern Farms Finegand Processing Site in Balclutha employs 1200+ Team Members at the height of the season. Located 20 minutes south of Milton, an hour east of Gore, and an hour south of Dunedin.

There’s a real sense of satisfaction to be had when you are part of the cleaning team at Silver Fern Farms Finegand. On one hand, you’re playing a key role in ensuring our work environments are clean, safe and hygienic, and ready for production the next day, and on the other hand you’re earning great money while spending your work hours with an awesome team.

Te Mahi, Our Working Arrangements

• Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum of $31.60/hr.
• Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.
• Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate.
• During peak season, hours of work generally fall between 8:00pm - 5:30am. When processing only on dayshift, hours generally fall between 4pm - 12.30am.
• All work clothing and safety gear is provided.

Te Tikanga, The Job Requirements

No experience? No problem, we provide all the training you need.

You’re an active team member who can work closely with others and bring a positive, hardworking attitude.

Be comfortable and confident handling chemicals and using cleaning equipment

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.

Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.

Ngā Hua, Our Benefits

• Access to quality meat at mates’ rates on-site to nourish you and your whānau.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and well-being 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.

Tono Mai, To Apply

If you're a hard worker looking to earn a good living, we'd love to hear from you. Click the 'Apply' button below to submit your application or find out more.

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