Lamb Processing Technician — Grow Skills & Pay

Mangatu Blocks Inc.; Napier; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent year-round employment

Skills-based pay progression

Primary ITO qualification pathways

On-the-job training and development

Career opportunities within Fresh Mea​

Job summary

Fresh Meats NZ is seeking Lamb Technicians for our Napier processing team in permanent, full-time roles. We offer year-round employment with a skills-based pay matrix and pathways to Primary ITO qualifications.

Depending on your skills and the production schedule, duties include primary processing, boning, packing, and operation of processing equipment. Full training is provided and all staff must pass pre-employment checks and a meat-handler medical.

Qualifications

• Previous meat-industry experience is highly valued.
• Full training is available for suitable candidates.
• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
• Reliable, motivated individuals who are ready to learn and build a career in meat processing.

Responsibilities

• Primary processing and slaughter-floor operations
• Knife and processing roles
• Boning-room operations
• Packing and product preparation
• Operating processing equipment
• Maintaining hygiene and food safety standards
• Working to MPI and export-market requirements
• Following health and safety procedures

Skills

Meat-industry experience

Reliability

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Education

Primary ITO qualification pathway

Job description

Fresh Meats NZ is seeking Lamb Technicians for our Napier processing team in permanent, full-time roles. We offer year-round employment with a skills-based pay matrix and pathways to Primary ITO qualifications.

Depending on your skills and the production schedule, duties include primary processing, boning, packing, and operation of processing equipment. Full training is provided and all staff must pass pre-employment checks and a meat-handler medical.