Processing Assistant

5 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Service Foods Ltd Full time

We're on the lookout for a reliable and experienced Processing Assistant to join our busy morning shift team in Christchurch.

If you're passionate about meat processing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering high-quality products, we'd love to hear from you.

Position snapshot:

  • Location: Cumnor Terrace, Woolston
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
  • Immediate start
  • Shift: Monday to Friday, Alternate Saturdays (early finish)
  • Hours: 3:30 AM – 12:00 PM (approx.)

About the Role

You'll play a key role in our meat and smallgoods processing operations, working with a variety of machines and techniques to produce top-quality products. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Operating sausage filling machines, mincers, vacuum packers, and other processing equipment.
  • Selecting and preparing meat for smallgoods production.
  • Grinding, mixing, mincing, and tenderising meat.
  • Preparing seasonings and adhering to production recipes and schedules.
  • Packing processed meat into cartons for storage and distribution.
  • Labelling and packing stock according to operational SOPs.
  • Ensuring proper storage and rotation of meat stock.
  • Maintaining high standards of food safety and health & safety.
  • Preparing meat for sale: deboning, trimming, cutting, mincing, and grinding.
  • Marinating, seasoning, curing, and crumbing meat cuts.
  • Operating smoking chambers, cooking kettles, and vats.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, physically fit, and ready to hit the ground running. You'll be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and shares our values of Resilience, Inclusivity, Creativity, Collaboration, Work ethics and Humility.

To be successful, you'll have:

  • A trade qualification or relevant butchery experience.
  • 2–3 years of hands-on industry experience.
  • Strong skills in meat cutting and preparation.
  • Experience using Handtmann sausage filler/linker.
  • Practical knowledge of daily mincing procedures.
  • Familiarity with operating and maintaining meat processing machines.
  • A stable, referenced work history.
  • Physical strength and fitness to handle heavy lifting.
  • A strong commitment to food safety and workplace wellbeing.
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, permanent resident, or have the legal right to work in NZ.

Pre-employment checks include:

  • Employment references
  • Ministry of Justice and ACC checks
  • Alcohol and drug testing by an accredited provider

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role in the meat processing industry, apply online now with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

Pay: Competitive salary & comprehensive benefits

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