About us

At Sanford, we are proud of our 100+ years of seafood history, passionate about our industry and excited about our future. Our vision is Leadership in New Zealand Seafood, achieving this through a value led approach of care, passion, integrity and achieving together in all that we do.

About the role

Discover our mussel processing division in the vibrant Marlborough Sounds, where our facility operates two shifts daily for 11 months annually. Here, we process between 14,000 and 18,500 metric tons of mussels yearly, for export as frozen half shell products.

We're looking for experienced Machine Operators to join us at our Havelock Factory. Our Machine Operators control machines such as AMOs, Forklifts, Bagging Machines, Pressure Cookers, Cabin Plant equipment, and Meat Line Blanchers. These roles are specifically night shift positions.

What we're looking for

• Valid forklift licence
• Availability to work Nightshift essential (3:00pm to 12:30am or 4.30-2.00am)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Understanding of safe work practices in manufacturing environments

Sanford offers endless opportunities, with a diverse team of over 1500 people working in various roles, including remote locations like the seas surrounding Antarctica. Join us to deliver the highest quality seafood to plates worldwide!!



You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks including criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.