Trainee Hide Process Operator/tanner

7 months ago


Napier, New Zealand AFFCO Full time

**Company Description**
AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises of 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Join AFFCO Napier and embark on an exciting journey as a Trainee Tannery Operator We're seeking enthusiastic individuals eager to delve into the world of leather manufacturing.

In this role, you'll undergo comprehensive training in every aspect of the process, from receiving raw hides sourced from AFFCO’s processing plants nationwide, to crafting high-quality, sought-after, end products. You'll master the art of transforming raw hides into premium materials destined for global markets, including esteemed destinations like Italy and Thailand, where they'll be fashioned into a wide range of leather goods.

Key Responsibilities:

- Meticulously inspect products for any imperfections, ensuring strict adherence to our quality standards.
- Skillfully prepare solutions for cleaning, dehairing, and pickling hides, maintaining optimal conditions for the manufacturing process.

This role is on a rotating shift basis which involves a two-shift structure over seven days a week.

To ensure a safe workplace, AFFCO engage in pre-employment medical checks and drug screening.

**Qualifications**
Applicants should possess the following attributes and skills:

- Be flexible and able to work under pressure.
- Have a positive solution focused attitude.
- Be self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
- Having basic knowledge of chemicals and process control procedures would be advantageous.

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