Our new season is under way and we are looking for experienced knife hands or applicants who have experience in production or manufacturing.Our Silver Fern Farms Processing Site in Hawera employs 680+ Team Members at the height of the season.
If you're ready to start earning and learning your way to a bright future, we have various career pathways starting with entry-level jobs which can lead to career development opportunities into quality control, health and safety, leadership and beyond.
We provide ongoing training and wellbeing support to help you reach your goals, through our values-led approach of Always caring; our Manaakitanga, Unstoppable together; our Kotahitanga, and Improving tomorrow; our Kaitiakitanga.Our working arrangements:Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum $28.12/hr plus extras.Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.Minimum $38/hr production overtime rate.8-hour shifts, day shifts and evening shifts times vary depending on departments from 5.30am to 4.15pm, and 3.00pm to 1.15am.All work clothing and safety gear is provided.The job requirements:Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.You're an active team member who can work closely with others and bring a positive, hardworking attitude.Able to understand and follow health and safety, quality, and technical compliance requirements.Eligible to work in New Zealand.Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements.Our benefits:Access to quality meat at mates' rates on-site to nourish you and your whanau.On-the-job training and opportunities for career development.Access to digital discounts with multiple retailers and top brands nationwide through our BOOST discount program.Employee Assistance Programmed (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members.Whanau family fun day to stay connected.Advantageous experience:Knife skills.Trimming skills.Manufacturing/production experience.Why work at Silver Fern Farms:Silver Fern Farms is all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs.
We strive to continuously improve our operations, upskill our people and foster an environment of mutual learning.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and progress with New Zealand's market leader in quality red meat production, with customers in over 60 countries around the world.
We're a purpose-led organisation with a proud story to tell.
Driven by our passion, our innovation, and most importantly our people, we're helping to shape the future of food on the global stage.
Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.
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