Waikato Night Shift Meat Processing & Packaging Assistant

Service Foods; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Work for a well-established NZ company

Job summary

Service Foods in Waikato is seeking a reliable Butchery Assistant for our Night Shift Meat Processing Team. You will help process, pack, weigh and label meat products while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

In a fast-paced production setting you will read labels, operate scales, and support daily production targets with attention to safety and hygiene. This full-time, permanent role suits someone with experience in meat processing or manufacturing, who is physically fit and able to

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food processing, butchery, meat processing, or similar manufacturing preferred.
• Physically fit and able to perform repetitive tasks and manual handling.
• Comfortable working in a cold environment and standing for long periods.
• Able to lift, carry, push, and pull products safely.
• Good hand dexterity and coordination when handling and packing products.
• Ability to read labels, dates, product specifications, and record product weights using weighing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Able to follow instructions and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process, pack, weigh, and label meat products accurately and efficiently.
• Read and verify product labels, specifications, dates, weights, and batch information.
• Operate weighing scales, vacuum packing machines, and other processing equipment.
• Record weights and production information accurately and legibly.
• Prepare and organise customer orders according to specifications.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure products meet food safety and customer requirements.
• Validate shelf-life, regulatory limits, and packaging standards.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and housekeeping within the processing area.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and food safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily production targets.

Skills

English communication

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Service Foods in Waikato is seeking a reliable Butchery Assistant for our Night Shift Meat Processing Team. You will help process, pack, weigh and label meat products while maintaining food safety and quality standards.

In a fast-paced production setting you will read labels, operate scales, and support daily production targets with attention to safety and hygiene. This full-time, permanent role suits someone with experience in meat processing or manufacturing, who is physically fit and able to