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AFFCO New Zealand Limited

Mixed Livestock Worker

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Contract
Location

Christchurch

Job Description

Company Description

South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.

SPM sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

South Pacific Meats Malvern is seeking suitably experienced Livestock Workers for our stock yards for an immediate start.

Responsibilities include: receiving stock, completing all documentation and preparing kill agendas, animal welfare, cleaning and presenting stock for processing.

We are particularly interested in anyone who has previous experience in animal stunning or a similar role.

Currently our processing window working hours are 8-11 a day, five to six days a week.

Applicants MUST live in and be eligible to work in NZ and be available for an immediate start.

Qualifications

Successful applicants must demonstrate the following:

  • Patrolling, inspecting and reporting on the condition of livestock
  • Excellent stockmanship, with an empathy for animal welfare
  • Sound understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements
  • A commitment to health and safety
  • Attention to detail
  • Providing livestock with feed and water
  • Assisting with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock
  • Herding sheep and keeping mobs separate
  • Be able to work on a roster including weekends


Additional Information

We want to hear from you, don't wait - pick up the phone now and contact our HR team or send your CV through and let us get back to you.

If you are a driven and motivated individual who is passionate about promoting and driving a zero harm culture then please apply.

Hard Skills Required

  • Health and Safety Practices
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping
  • Animal Stunning Expertise
  • Livestock Handling
  • Animal Welfare Knowledge

Soft Skills Required

  • Attention to Detail
  • Empathy
  • Communication
  • Problem-Solving Ability
  • Teamwork

Benefits and Perks

  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🍔
    Free Food

Job Schedule

  • Shift Work
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