Experienced Knife Hands

4 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand South Pacific Meats Full time

Company Description
**South Pacific Meats, a New Zealand owned, meat processing company has vacancies at our Burnham Processing plant near Christchurch**

**Job Description**:
SPM Malvern, a New Zealand owned, meat processing company has 50 openings at our Processing plant located in Burnham for** **Experienced Meat Process Workers.

The knife is the ‘single most critical tool to get right’

This is a fast paced and dynamic environment to work in and requires people that are versatile, reliable, motivated and fit and healthy with a positive attitude. SPM Malvern 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 South Pacific Meats, 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 knife hands earn between $27.76 and $39.66 per hour or on average $65,000 per year

**Qualifications**:
As a skilled Meat Process Worker, you will have had six months experience using knives or working with meat products. While not required we will give preference to any applicants that holds a New Zealand meat processing qualifications or a recognised equivalent.

We can even help you gain a New Zealand Apprenticeship in Export Meat Boning (Level 4), or New Zealand Apprenticeship in Slaughter Operations (Level 4) or New Zealand Certificate in Meat Processing and Meat Product Manufacturing (Level 4) with strands in Slaughter Floor Operations and Dressing Operations.

Applicants will be considered for any production vacancy in any department with opportunities to upskill and earn more. Specific department and schedules will be discussed during the interview process to find the right position based upon your interests and skills

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

- Safely using sharp knives, and other equipment
- Standing for up to 8 hours.
- Lift or move boxes at a minimum weight of 20kg
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, mesh safety equipment) as provided by the Employer

Additional Information

We want to hear from you, don't wait - pick up the phone now and contact our HR team or send your CV through and let us get back to you.

**If you are a driven and motivated individual who is passionate about promoting and driving a zero harm culture then please apply**.



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