Meat Process Worker

3 weeks ago

Otago, New Zealand Silver Fern Farms Limited Full time

We are looking for recruits for the upcoming season.
We are seeking candidates to work for our plants in Finegand, Otago. Meat Process Workers
Our teams across New Zealand are seeking to employ staff at the peak of season and are a significant local contributor to the community.
We are looking for recruits for the upcoming season.
We are seeking candidates to work for our plants in
Finegand, Otago 
Job requirements:
 A team player who can work closely with others.
 Up to 4 months or more relevant work experience 
 Be eligible to work in New Zealand
Working arrangements:
Earn a minimum of $815.40 to $864.60 gross per week.
Minimum 30 hours per week
Shift times vary from 5.50am to 3.30pm and 2.50pm to 12.00am depending on site location
We pay a minimum of $27.18 hourly and maximum of $28.82 hourly
Job Duties:
Processing duties and tasks including but not limited to the following
Load cartons onto pallets or containers
Process by-products
Clean and sanitise equipment and work areas.
Process hides and pelts
Pack boned and sliced meat into cartons
Move carcasses to chillers and freezers
Trim carcasses of foreign material
Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.
 You will need to have the correct eligibility to work in New Zealand.
 To find out more click 'Apply'.
Applications open from 13/11/2025 closing 27/11/2025

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