Manufacturing Assistant - Meat and Spice Inputs

Verkerks; Christchurch; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned Christchurch-based company is seeking a reliable Manufacturing Assistant. The role involves preparing batches of meat, requiring physical strength and forklift operation skills. Employees enjoy perks like a generous discount on products, a structured training program, and an inviting work environment.

Benefits

Generous staff discounts on company products

Weekly product giveaways

Free breakfast and end-of-month lunches

On-site strength gym with free access

Structured skill-based training programme

Qualifications

• Physically fit and strong, able to lift between 10 - 25kg regularly.
• Have a full New Zealand driver's license and able to receive a Forklift Endorsement.
• Accustomed to cold environments (around 6 degrees).

Responsibilities

• Work in a small team to receive, scan, and prepare batches of meat for production.
• Operate a forklift and other industrial machinery.

Skills

Physical fitness

Forklift operation

Organizational skills

Job description

Manufacturing Assistant - Meat and Spice Inputs

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We are currently seeking reliable and capable individuals to work in our Papanui-based Factory.

What type of work would you be doing?

You will work in a small team to receive, scan, and prepare batches of meat for production, which will involve operating a forklift and other industrial machinery.

What are the hours of work?

40 hours a week, rostered between the hours of 5.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

What do we offer?

A starting pay rate of $24.16 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a half

Early starts and finishes mean more time for family commitments and/or other interests

Earn more as you learn through our structured skill-based training programme

Generous staff discount on company products as well as weekly product giveaways, free breakfast and an end of month lunch

An on-site strength gym with free access for you and your immediate family

A great work environment with friendly people, and encouraging, approachable Supervisors

About us

Verkerks is a family-owned and Christchurch-based NZ company that has been producing quality salami and smallgoods products for three generations.

Our ideal candidate is/has the following:

Physically fit and strong, able to lift between 10 - 25kg on a regular basis

A full New Zealand driver's licence and is eligible to receive a Forklift Endorsement

Used to working in a cold environment (around 6 degrees)

Responsible and organised, always turning up to work on time

How to apply

Apply now by either sending your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would be a great new addition to our teams to: [emailprotected] or via the apply button.

If you have any questions about the role or would like more information, call us now on 03-375-1720 .

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