Experienced Butchers & Boners (Evening Shift)
Silver Fern Farms Pareora (Timaru) are looking for motivated people who have experience working as a Meat Boner/Butcher or have relevant experience and are looking to upskill to a boning position.
Our processing departments are where carcasses are processed into finer cuts and packed to be sent to over one hundred countries worldwide to enjoy our 100% grass-fed red meat.
Our Pareora processing site employs around 750 staff at the peak of the season. We're a diverse, inclusive company that values individuals working independently and together toward shared
**Te mahi, our working arrangements:**- Earn between $28.82/hr - $38/hr based on experience and skill level.
- Usually, 40 hours per week during peak production season, plus overtime opportunities.
- Minimum $43/hr production overtime rate.
- Evening shift, from 3:00pm to 12:00am
- All work clothing and safety gear is provided.
- Previous knife-hand experience, preferably with meat products
- 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.
- Able to pass our pre-employment medical checks, criminal convictions check, and physical fitness requirements.
- Access to quality meat at mates' rates on-site to nourish you and your whanau
- 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.
**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.*