Knife Hand | Meat Processing

At Service Foods, we’re proud meat specialists with a strong pasture-to-plate philosophy. We source only from market leaders who uphold the highest standards of animal welfare, ensuring our customers receive the finest quality products.

Proudly supporting the mighty Waikato, we’re now seeking a skilled  Knife Hand / Meat Processor  to join our Hamilton Butchery team.

Location : Simsey Place, Te Rapa Park, Hamilton

Position Type : Permanent, full-Time

Days : Monday to Friday

Shift : 6 : 00 AM – 3 : 00 PM

Start Date : Immediate

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the Role

As a Knife Hand - Meat Processor, you’ll be part of a fast-paced team delivering high-quality meat cuts to specification. You’ll bring precision, speed, and consistency to every task, supporting the coordination of on-time delivery of protein products from our Waikato Butchery Processing Plant.

Key responsibilities include :

• Cutting meat to separate fat, tissue, and bone
• Performing specialised cuts and deboning
• Wrapping, packing, and labelling meat products
• Operating machinery and multi-station deboning lines
• Preparing red emat / Poultry to specification
• Performing quality inspections and supporting food hygiene compliance
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment
• Assisting with heavy lifting and ingredient batching
• Ensuring stock rotation and proper storage
• Supporting smooth production processes and traceability

He kōrero mōu | About You

You’re self-motivated, physically fit, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You take pride in your work and bring a strong commitment to food safety and operational excellence.

You’ll ideally have :

Ngā Kawatau | What to Expect

At Service Foods, we foster a positive and dynamic work environment. Our core values—creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility—guide everything we do. We encourage you to embrace these principles as you grow and thrive with us.

Job Application

If you're ready to be part of a passionate team that values quality, service, and community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today  and become part of a growing team delivering excellence to Kiwi businesses.

To apply :  Submit your resume and cover letter online via our Careers page.

Eligibility :  Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.

Pre-employment checks : Reference checks, Ministry of Justice and ACC checks, and drug & alcohol screening will be required.