Caregiver Dash Level 4 Jobs in New Zealand

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. Equipped with automated half shell processing technology, we process between 14,000 and 18,500 metric tons of mussels yearly, for export as frozen half shell products.

These roles are located in Havelock, Monday - Friday (optional Saturday's) 45 hours per week.

Mussel Grading

• This role is critically important to ensure only high-quality product is supplied to the various processing teams. You will be responsible for identifying and removing defective product and grading product according to specifications in the AMO, Chiller and Pre-Spiral.

Mussel Packing

• Package the final mussel product appropriately that meets the required quality and company standards for distribution and sale. This step involves constructing the mussel packaging and ensuring the materials are clean and suitable for maintaining the quality of the mussels. Then carefully places the finished products into the packaging and closing.

Mussel Opening

• To open whole mussels as presented by either flipping off one shell or removing one shell with a knife to create high grade half shell product.

Machine Operators

• To operate the machines in the various areas of operation. These machines include AMOs, Forklifts, Trucks, Bagging Machines, Pressure Cooker, Cabin Plant and Meat Line Blancher

Logistics Operators

• To receive, stack, store and distribute product and packaging material (for this role you will require an up-to-date Forklift License + OSH Certificate)

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Have good interpersonal and effective communication skills
• Show up with a great attitude and contribute to the team values and objectives
• Have the ability to work independently, whilst working towards achieving team goals
• You will have a high attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures with excellent Health and Safety awareness
• The ability to work in a physically demanding role
• Eager to learn new skills and interested in career progression

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.