Team Members - Meat Processing

Silver Fern Farms Limited; Gore; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading meat processing company in Southland is seeking dedicated team members for their processing site. No experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Join a family-oriented team and take advantage of competitive pay rates, a supportive work environment, and ongoing opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates are positive, collaborative, and committed to safety and quality standards. This role requires eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Benefits

Ongoing training and support

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to quality meat at mates’ rates

Qualifications

• No experience required as training is provided.
• Ability to follow health and safety protocols.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training and earn competitive hourly pay.
• Work collaboratively within a team to achieve production goals.
• Adhere to health and safety, quality, and compliance requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Silver Fern Farms Waitane is the company’s southern most ovine processing site. With 220 staff at peak season, the site processes lamb, sheep and bobby calves sourced from around Southland and Otago. Located just a few minutes south of Gore, Silver Fern Farms Waitane is an integral employer in the area.

We are a family-oriented team and proud of our diverse culture, leading the way in the development of our people through our values-led approach of Always caring; our Manaakitanga, Unstoppable together; our Kotahitanga, and Improving tomorrow; our Kaitiakitanga.

Whether you’re looking to gain transferable skills to set you up for your future, or career developmentopportunities into quality control, health and safety, leadership and beyond– we provide ongoing training and support to help you reach your goals.

Te mahi, our working arrangements:

• Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum $28.82/hr plus extras.
• Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.
• Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate.
• 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.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.
• 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 wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members.

Advantageous experience, but not required:

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 welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.

Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.

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.