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AFFCO New Zealand Limited

Slaughterer

  • Posted 2w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Christchurch

Salary

$25  -  $40 /hr

Job Description

Company Description

South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium 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 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

We're gearing up for our busy season and are putting together motivated teams to start at our Malvern processing facility in Christchurch to help get NZ Lamb and Beef from our backyard to customers plates.

Highly regarded, the role of slaughterer requires you to work with expert precision while still being able to keep with the pace set by the team and equipment. SPM offers challenging work in a great team atmosphere and the understanding that our employees help to shape the future for our business and our industry.

As a committed member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger, then consider joining SPM an "earn while you learn " type of company.

Hours of work vary from 30 – 50 hours per week with paid rates ranging from $25 to $40 per hour dependent on assigned task, skill and experience, plus any applicable allowances and overtime.

Qualifications

As a skilled Meat Process Worker, you will have had six months experience using knives or working with meat products. While not required we will give preference to any applicants that holds a New Zealand meat processing qualifications or a recognised equivalent.

We can even help you gain a New Zealand Apprenticeship in Slaughter Operations (Level 4) or New Zealand Certificate in Meat Processing and Meat Product Manufacturing (Level 4) with strands in Slaughter Floor Operations and Dressing Operations.

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:

  • Removing viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses.
  • Hygienically dressing carcasses in preparation for primal cuts or further processing and packaging.
  • Operating slaughterfloor equipment, such as cutters and flays.
  • Trimming and removing head meat and severing animal heads.
  • Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, mesh safety equipment) as provided by the employer.


Additional Information

If you’re interested in joining a fast paced, challenging but enjoyable workplace, where you get to meet great people and work alongside your mates then please apply online.

Desired Soft Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Physical Stamina and Endurance
  • Teamwork and Communication
  • Knife Handling & Cutting Techniques
  • Meat Processing & Carcass Dressing
  • Slaughterfloor Equipment Operation
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Quality Control & Inspection

Benefits and Perks

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

Additional Compensations

  • Allowances
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