Production Worker

OneStaff; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking reliable Production Workers to join a busy processing environment. The role is hands-on in a cold, fast-paced setting, involving a range of physical tasks and strict safety practices.

The position may include general production duties, packing, sorting, labelling, moving stock, heavy lifting, and working with offal and animal by-products. Long-term opportunities and full training are provided for the right candidates.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking.
• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting.
• Comfortable working in a cold/chilled environment.
• Not bothered by strong smells, offal or animal products.

Responsibilities

• General production and processing duties.
• Packing, sorting and labelling products.
• Moving product and materials around the workplace.
• Heavy lifting and repetitive manual handling.
• Standing and working on your feet for extended periods.
• Working around strong smells, offal and animal by-products.
• Following strict health, safety and hygiene procedures.
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Team player

Heavy lifting

Cold environment

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Immediate Starts | Long-Term Opportunities | Variety of Duties

We are looking for reliable and hardworking Production Workers to join a busy processing environment. This is a hands-on role suited to people who are comfortable working in a cold, fast-paced environment and getting stuck into a range of physical tasks.

The role may involve:

• General production and processing duties
• Packing, sorting and labelling products
• Moving product and materials around the workplace
• Heavy lifting and repetitive manual handling
• Standing and working on your feet for extended periods
• Working around strong smells, offal and animal by-products
• Following strict health, safety and hygiene procedures
• Cleaning and maintaining work areas
• Other general duties as required

What we're looking for:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy lifting
• Comfortable working in a cold/chilled environment
• Not bothered by strong smells, offal or animal products
• Able to follow instructions and work well as part of a team
• Previous production, processing, factory or labouring experience is an advantage, but not essential

What's on offer:

• Long-term opportunities for the right candidates
• Ongoing work for reliable performers
• Full training provided
• Variety of duties throughout the day
• Opportunity to gain valuable production and processing experience

If you're physically fit, reliable and not afraid of getting stuck in, this could be a great opportunity to secure ongoing, long-term work.