AFFCO New Zealand Limited Looking for Experienced Knife Hands at Moerewa, Northland, New Zealand Full Time

AFFCO supplies the world with New Zealand’s finest premium meat products. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.

Come and join us and you’ll have access to our employee benefits ranging from discounted meat products from our employee store, through to discounted services and shopping such as eye tests, dentist visits, Gilmores Wholesale and much, much, more through our amazing employee perks program.

Job Description

The knife is the ‘single most critical tool to get right’.

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

This is a fast paced and dynamic environment to work in and requires people that are versatile, reliable, motivated, and fit and healthy with a positive attitude. AFFCO 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 AFFCO, an “earn while you learn ” type of company.

Working 30 – 50 hours per week, weekly earnings fall between $900 – $1700 per week, dependent on hours worked, attendance and productivity.

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 Export Meat Boning (Level 4), or 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 lot of duties including:

• Safely using sharp knives, and other equipment
• Standing for up to 8 hours.
• Lift or move boxes at a minimum weight of 20kg.
• 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.