Butcher

19 hours ago


Wanganui, New Zealand AFFCO Full time

Company Description

AFFCO Imlay, a New Zealand owned, meat processing company has 25 openings at our Processing plant located at Imlay Place, Whanganui, is looking for** **Experienced Meat Process Workers.

**Job Description**:
Highly regarded the role of slaughterer requires you to work with expert precision while still being able to keep with the pace set by the team and equipment. AFFCO Imlay 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 Imlay, an "earn while you learn " type of company.

Working a minimum of 30 hours per week you will generally complete 8-10+ hours a day, 5-6 days a week, hiring for day and night shift

Experienced Lamb and Sheep slaughterers earn between $22.78 and $34.76 per hour or on average $70,000 per year

As a skilled Meat Process Worker you will have had two years’ experience in red meat slaughter floors or have successfully completed New Zealand Apprenticeship in Slaughter Operations (Level 4) or a recognised equivalent

As a member of our team, you will be responsible for a lot of duties including:

- Slaughter Sheep and remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses.
- Slaughter sheep and hygienically dress in preparation for primal cuts for further processing and packaging, de-boning the cut meat into specific cuts for commercial or other wholesale use.
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, mesh safety equipment) as provided by the Employer.

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