Team Members- Meat Processing

Silver Fern Farms; Kennington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted staff meat sales

On-the-job training

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Silver Fern Farms Kennington site in Invercargill, NZ, is seeking motivated team members for full-time roles. The job offers on-the-job training, a minimum rate of $28.82/hr with extras, and overtime opportunities.

Shifts run day-time from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, with clothing and safety gear provided. Eligible applicants must pass pre-employment checks and be 18+, with career development opportunities available.

Qualifications

• You are an active team member who works well with others.
• Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality and technical compliance requirements.
• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements.
• Able to pass pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check and physical fitness requirements.
• Discounted staff meat sales to help nourish you and your whānau.
• On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Day shift between 6.00am to 3.30pm.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Job description

Silver Fern Farms Kennington is one of our smaller Processing Sites, with 60+ Team Members at the height of the season. Located just off State Highway 1 in the relaxed, family-friendly community of Kennington, the site is 10 minutes north of Invercargill and 30 minutes south of Winton.

We are looking for motivated people to join our team . Whether you’re looking to gain transferable skills to set you up for your future, or career development opportunities 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.
• Day shift between 6.00am to 3.30pm
• All work clothing and safety gear is provided.

Te tikanga, the job requirements:

• 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.
• Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements.
• Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.
• Discounted staff meat sales to help 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.

Please note, we are unable to accept overseas applications for these positions.

Job Details

• Job Schedule Full-Time
• Locations 49 District Road , Invercargill , 9871, NZ