Seasonal Team Members - Butchers & Boners Our Southland Plants are gearing up for a big 2024-2025 season and we're looking for skilled Butcher/Boners to join our Lorneville crews when we kick off. The role will be based out of our Lorneville plant, however may be required to work from our Mataura plant if and when required.
Full-time Seasonal - Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday worked during peak production times. Specific start and finish times are staggered by department or section, with dayshift hours generally between 7am and 4.30pm and nightshift hours generally between 5.00pm and 2.00am.
Responsibilities: Cutting and separating meat into specific standardised cuts and portions using a combination of bandsaws & knives
Bone out/cut carcases to required specification
Removing cuts from carcass sides & quarters, using specified cutting lines whilst obtaining maximum yield
Trim and sort meat to required specification
Identify and isolate product risk/faults and re-work as required
Any other further processing tasks as reasonably required
Knives are kept to an acceptable sharpness and used safely
Nga painga - What's in it for you? Earn a guaranteed minimum of $30.90 per hour
Monday to Friday with overtime opportunities
Minimum of 30 hours a week, usually 45 hours a week
Competitive pay rates
Up to seven months of full-time seasonal employment
Upskill yourself with an opportunity to gain NZQA qualifications
Greater work-life balance
Ability to learn a range of industry skills
Receive ongoing training and support
Career progression opportunities
Access to free onsite health services including a nurse, physiotherapist, counsellor
Access to our free employee assistance programme
Minimum Requirements: Previous experience in the meat processing industry
Knife handling and sharpening skills
Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
Have a sound understanding of good hygiene and safety practices
You are eligible to work in New Zealand
You will pass a pre-employment drug test and medical assessment
You are willing and able to follow and respect workplace health and safety
You enjoy working within a team environment
You are physically fit, committed and reliable
Hit Apply, fill out our application form and we will give you a call to discuss your application, or come and apply at our Recruitment Centre located at 205 State Highway 99, Underwood.
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