Processing Assistant - Smallgoods

We're on the lookout for a reliable and experiencedProcessing Assistant to join our busy morning shift team in Christchurch.

If you're passionate about meat processing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering high-quality products, we'd love to hear from you.

Position snapshot

Location : Cumnor Terrace, Woolston

Employment Type : Full-time, Permanent

Immediate start

Shift : Monday to Friday, Alternate Saturdays (early finish)

Hours : 3 : 30 AM – 12 : 00 PM (approx.)

About the Role

You'll play a key role in our meat and smallgoods processing operations, working with a variety of machines and techniques to produce top-quality products.

Your responsibilities will include :

Operating sausage filling machines, mincers, vacuum packers, and other processing equipment.

Selecting and preparing meat for smallgoods production.

Grinding, mixing, mincing, and tenderising meat.

Preparing seasonings and adhering to production recipes and schedules.

Packing processed meat into cartons for storage and distribution.

Labelling and packing stock according to operational SOPs.

Ensuring proper storage and rotation of meat stock.

Maintaining high standards of food safety and health & safety.

Preparing meat for sale : deboning, trimming, cutting, mincing, and grinding.

Marinating, seasoning, curing, and crumbing meat cuts.

Operating smoking chambers, cooking kettles, and vats.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, physically fit, and ready to hit the ground running.

You'll be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our values of Resilience, Inclusivity, Creativity, Collaboration, Work ethics and Humility.

To be successful, you'll have :

A trade qualification or relevant butchery experience.

2–3 years of hands-on industry experience.

Strong skills in meat cutting and preparation.

Experience using Handtmann sausage filler / linker.

Practical knowledge of daily mincing procedures.

Familiarity with operating and maintaining meat processing machines.

A stable, referenced work history.

Physical strength and fitness to handle heavy lifting.

A strong commitment to food safety and workplace wellbeing.

Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have the legal right to work in NZ.

Pre-employment checks include :

Employment references

Ministry of Justice and ACC checks

Alcohol and drug testing by an accredited provider

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in the meat processing industry, apply online now with your CV and cover letter.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

Closing Date : Saturday, 29 November

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