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Processing Assistant - Smallgoods
Processing Assistant - SmallgoodsService Foods Ltd • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Processing Assistant - Smallgoods

Processing Assistant - Smallgoods

Service Foods Ltd • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
29 days ago
Job description

We’re on the lookout for a reliable and experienced  Processing 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!

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