Team Members – Meat Processing (Evening Shift)

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Te Aroha; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading New Zealand meat processing company in Te Aroha is seeking hard workers for entry-level roles that require no previous experience. Successful candidates will earn a minimum of $28.82/hr, receive comprehensive training, and have opportunities for career development. Benefits include access to discounted quality meat, career growth prospects, and an employee assistance program.

Benefits

Discounted quality meat

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• No experience needed; all training provided.
• Must be 18 years or older for audit requirements.
• Ability to pass medical checks and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job training earning minimum $28.82/hr.
• Work 40 hours a week during peak season with overtime available.
• Adhere to health and safety, quality, and compliance standards.

Skills

Active team member

Positive attitude

Ability to understand and follow safety guidelines

Tools

Knife skills

Forklift license

Job description

Our Te Aroha sites employ 500 staff at the height of the season contributing to employment in our local community.

If you’re ready to start earning and learning your way to a bright future we have various opportunities on offer, starting with entry-level jobs needing no experience, which can lead to career development opportunities into quality control, health and safety, leadership and beyond.

Te Mahi, Our Working Arrangements

• Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum of $28.82/hr plus extras.
• Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.
• Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate.
• Evening shift falling between 3.00pm and 1.00am
• 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 attends work daily, can work closely with others, and brings 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.

Ngā Hua, Our Benefits

• 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

• Knife skills.
• Trimming skills.
• Current forklift license.

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

Tono Mai, To Apply

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