Packing Operator Weekend

4 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Meadow Mushrooms Full time

**Current Shift Available**:

- ** 5.15am start**:

- **Saturday and Sunday**

We are seeking Packing staff for permanent work at our busy indoor shelf farm based in Hornby. Meadow Mushrooms are the leading producer of mushrooms in NZ and are a thriving business with strong family values. We have a team of close to 500 people from within the Canterbury region. We are a diverse workforce with people from many different cultures.

As a market leader with a strong reputation for excellence and sustainability you will notice a difference. Be part of a business that offers state of the art technology along with a passionate workforce to deliver quality mushrooms to major retailers across NZ. This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to be part of a company that champions the success of its people.

Our Packing Operators are responsible for weighing, chilling, packing and preparing our mushrooms for dispatch.

**Position Details**:

- Permanent positions
- Hornby location
- Training provided
- Team bonus rates paid in addition to wage when production targets are met
- Shift length are dependent on daily production requirements - the team works until daily duties are completed

**Current Shift Available**:

- ** 5.15am start**:

- **Saturday and Sunday**

**Primary Duties**:

- Working with various packing machinery and production lines
- Loading and unloading mushrooms from racks and pallets
- Entering harvester and tray data into the pre-pack computers and weighing trays accurately
- Handling mushrooms with great care
- Weighing, wrapping and making up orders for pre-packs and bags as required
- Assisting in general duties related to cleaning and hygiene of machines and surfaces

**You will have**:

- Physical fitness and the ability to lift 15kgs
- The ability to read and understand numbers/scales
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Previous packing/factory work experience is preferable
- Good practical skills to trouble shoot production line issues
- Mechanical skills and/or interest is preferable
- A good attendance record and high reliability
- A commitment to following health and safety / food safety regulations
- Reliable transport to and from work
- A strong work ethic and a good attitude
- New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa, and currently reside in New Zealand

**_Applicants for this role should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa, and currently be residing in New Zealand. This role would not suit someone looking for short term employment (due to the training involved)._**

**What We Can Offer**:

- Inclusive working environment
- A company that celebrates success and its people
- Training and development
- Opportunity to earn team based bonus

**APPLY NOW**
- Short listed applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment health assessment and drug test._

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