Process Workers

Opotiki based

• Shifts available: Day, Afternoon or Evening
• Seasonal full-time positions available
• One meal provided per shift
• No prior experience required
• Training and development provided to seafood processing standards
• Employer supplied PPE gear

Our product will be of the highest quality following strict processing requirements and standards for export markets.

Previous experience within a manufacturing/food processing environment will be considered an advantage but not essential.

We are looking for loyal, hardworking, reliable, dependable individuals who have a willingness to learn.

• We are offering seasonal (fixed term) full-time employment opportunities
• Day shift roster pattern is Monday to Friday 6:30am to 4:30pm – 40+ hours per week
• Afternoon shift roster pattern is Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 12am – 40+ hours per week
• Evening shift roster pattern is Monday to Friday 10pm to 6am – 40+ hours per week
• Additional hours and weekend work will be required, so flexibility is a must
• Starting rate is $23.69 gross per hour

A Process Worker is responsible for carrying out various tasks in the production process as directed, which may include mussel opening, grading, packing, warehousing and logistics tasks, and hygiene tasks. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work across production and warehousing and logistics to meet operational demands.

• Open steamed greenshell mussels in accordance with safety protocols and food hygiene standards, meeting daily individual KPIs.
• Piece Rate Bonus may apply. There is potential to earn more money based on our Piece Rate Bonus structure applicable only for Mussel Openers.
• Knife handling skills.
• Working to customer specifications.

• Grade greenshell mussels in accordance with safety protocols and food hygiene standards, meeting daily individual KPIs.
• Working to customer specifications.

• Pack greenshell mussels in accordance with safety protocols and food hygiene standards, meeting daily individual KPIs.
• Working to customer specifications.

• Hygienically clean and store harvesting and grading bags.
• Grade product to required specifications.
• Stack and label product.
• Operate a forklift safely (must have prior experience and hold a current Forklift Operator Certification).

• Clean and strip down the plant and machinery meeting the Food Safety, Hygiene and Biological Standards within the processing factory whilst maintaining output and quality expectations within safety guidelines.
• Ensure cleaning flows are undertaken in an efficient and productive manner.

• Are loyal, positive with a can-do attitude
• Are reliable, can pick things up quickly and follow instructions
• Are flexible and adaptable to change
• Are team players
• Are able to stand and work in a temperature controlled environment for up to 3-4-hour periods at a time
• Are physically fit
• Manual handling experience
• Possess high standards of hygiene
• Health and Safety is a big part of our operations, following strict protocols and procedures every day is a must

• sunny Bay of Plenty location
• beaches, rivers and outdoor activities at your doorstep
• an inclusive and diverse organisation
• no big city traffic to contend with
• car parking on site
• ongoing training and education programmes

If working in a state of the art mussel processing factory sounds exciting, you are someone who enjoys repetition, you like to challenge yourself to exceed targets and be rewarded for it financially, then this opportunity is right for you!

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening e.g. reference checks, medical, Ministry of Justice vetting.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.