Quality Meat Inspector – On‑Site Benefits & Career Growth

Silver Fern Farms Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boost discount program

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

On-site mates’ rates for meat

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Pareora is seeking a qualified Company Meat Inspector to join our Primary Butchery team near Timaru. You will perform carcass and offal inspection to ensure product quality and compliance.

Required: Level 4 National Certificate in Animal Product Examination or Level 4 AsureQuality Trained (Meat Inspection) in Lamb; willingness to work day or evening shifts; strong communication and teamwork; NZ eligibility and 18+.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 4 National Certificate in Animal Product Examination or Level 4 AsureQuality Trained (Meat Inspection) in Lamb; Beef preferred.
• Understanding of food manufacturing compliance.
• Able to work day or evening shift.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Active team member with positive, hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform carcass and offal inspection duties in the Primary Butchery department to meet product quality and customer requirements.
• Adhere to health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

Level 4 Animal Product Examination

Job description

Silver Fern Farms Pareora is seeking a qualified Company Meat Inspector to join our Primary Butchery team near Timaru. You will perform carcass and offal inspection to ensure product quality and compliance.

Required: Level 4 National Certificate in Animal Product Examination or Level 4 AsureQuality Trained (Meat Inspection) in Lamb; willingness to work day or evening shifts; strong communication and teamwork; NZ eligibility and 18+.