Cool Store/freezer Hand Operator

2 weeks ago

Bay of Plenty, 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 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.

We are seeking Freezer hands and Forklift/Reach Truck Operators to join our busy team and operate in a continually variable shift work pattern vacancy in our cold store. These roles ensure all incoming product from processing departments are correctly handled and chilled, following the correct Food Safety and Quality procedures.

These positions involve working in a cold environment, and includes; sorting and stacking cartons of product, picking orders, handling frozen carcasses, putting pallets into cold storage and relocating as required, loading containers and packing for local transport.
Successful applicants must demonstrate the following:

- Proven experience with safe work practices
- Willing to learn, work hard and reliable with a good attitude
- Flexible to work weekends or night shift, long hours and early starts.
- Ability to work effectively in a team or individual environment.
- Experience in forklift/reach truck operations helpful but not essential.
- Enthusiasm, willing to work hard, physically fit and able to lift 20 - 40+ kg cartons/carcasses.

**Qualifications**
While previous experience in this role would be an advantage, we are willing to offer training to a successful applicant with suitable experience and the right temperament.
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