Slaughterer
6 days ago
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 DescriptionWe're gearing up for our busy season and are putting together motivated teams to start at our Moerewa processing facility to help get NZ Beef from our backyard to customers plates.
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 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 an "earn while you learn " type of company.
- Hours of work vary from 30 – 50 hours per week with paid rates ranging from $25 to $40 per hour dependent on assigned task, skill and experience, plus any applicable allowances and overtime.
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 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.
As a member of our team, you will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:
- Removing viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses.
- Hygienically dressing carcasses in preparation for primal cuts or further processing and packaging.
- Operating slaughterfloor equipment, such as cutters and flays.
- Trimming and removing head meat and severing animal heads.
- Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, mesh safety equipment) as provided by the employer.
If you're interested in joining a fast paced, challenging but enjoyable workplace, where you get to meet great people and work alongside your mates then please apply online.
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