Expression of Interest - Team Members at Silver Fern Farms External Careers Site - 2022

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

28.82

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meat processing, Knife skills, Trimming skills, Forklift operation, Food safety, Hygiene practices, Physical stamina, Hand-eye coordination, Attention to detail, Teamwork, Technical compliance, Health and safety

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Our Belfast site, in Christchurch, is Silver Fern Farms Largest South Island beef-only processing facility employing up to 400 people at the peak of the season. We process whole carcasses down to consumer ready cuts of meat that are enjoyed in over one hundred countries worldwide. Te mahi, our working arrangements: * Complete your on-the-job training and earn a minimum $28.82/hr plus extras. * Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities. * Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate. * 8-hour shifts, day shift and evening shifts times vary falling between 6.00am to 3.00pm, and 3.30pm to 12.30am. * All work clothing and safety gear is provided. Te tikanga, the job requirements: * No experience? No problem, we provide all the training you need. * You’re an active team member who attends work daily, can work closely with others, and brings 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. * Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements. Ngā hua, our benefits: * Access to quality meat at mates’ rates on-site to nourish you and your whānau. * On-the-job training and opportunities for career development. * Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support to all employees and their eligible family members. Advantageous experience, but not required: * Knife skills. * Trimming skills. * Current forklift license. Te ahurea, 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. Tono mai, to apply: If you're a hard worker looking to earn a good living, we'd love to hear from you. Click the 'Apply' button below to submit your application or find out more. Please note, we are unable to accept overseas applications for these positions

Responsibilities

Team members are responsible for processing whole carcasses into consumer-ready meat cuts while adhering to strict health, safety, and quality standards. They must work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets in a fast-paced environment.