Hide Process Operator/effluent Operator

5 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.

**Job Description**:
This is a combined role that encompasses both hide processing and wastewater treatment.

The Wastewater Treatment and Hide Processor/ Tanner Operator plays a key part in ensuring that the tannery is operating effectively. You will work with the Tannery Manager to ensure the processing and treatment of any effluent is completed to the appropriate standards, and the maintenance of the plant and equipment is carried out in a timely and cost-effective manner alongside implementing new systems when appropriate.

In the wastewater treatment area, you will be responsible for:

- Ensuring the effective and efficient operation of all Wastewater Treatment systems
- Completing general maintenance and cleanliness of treatment and processing systems.
- Ensuring compliance is adhered to with relevant regulatory requirements.
- Recording and reporting of daily key performance indicators associated with treatment and processing systems.

In the hide processing / tanning area you will be responsible for:

- Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Prepare solutions to clean, dehair, pickle hides.

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
**Qualifications**
The successful applicant will demonstrate the following:

- Relevant experience; preferably in a wastewater environment. Experience working in a tannery or engineering environment would also be desirable.
- The relevant tertiary/trade qualifications and/or Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate will be advantageous.
- Organisational skills and the capability to cope with a variety of priorities and demands.
- Be able to communicate effectively and work well within a team.
- Be flexible and able to work under pressure.
- Be self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
- A diploma certificate in either Fellmongery or Tanning from LASRA would be advantageous.
- Good knowledge of HWSA and RM Act

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