Freezer Hand, Whitecliffs
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AFFCO New Zealand Limited

Freezer Hand

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Whitecliffs

Job Description

Company Description


South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.


SPM sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley’s Group; New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.


Job Description


We are seeking Freezer handsto join our busy team cold store team. These roles ensure all incoming productfrom processing departments are correctly handled and chilled, following thecorrect Food Safety and Quality procedures. This is a shift work role withour plant running both a day and a night shift.


This role will suit someone with drive, initiative, computer skills (notessential), the ability to work unsupervised, excellent communication skillsand be physically fit able to lift heavy items. Ideally, you have come from abusy warehouse position that involved performing a variety of duties, but thisis not essential as training can be provided to suitable candidates.


These positions involveworking in a cold environment and includes; sorting and stacking cartons ofproduct, picking orders, handling frozen carcasses, putting pallets into coldstorage and relocating as required, loading containers and packing for localtransport.

Successful applicants mustdemonstrate the following:


  • Proven experience with safe work practices
  • Willing to learn, work hard and reliable with a good attitude
  • Flexible to work weekends or night shift, long hours and early starts.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team or individual environment.
  • Experience in forklift/reach truck operations helpful but not essential.
  • Enthusiasm, willing to work hard, physically fit and able to lift 20 – 40+ kg cartons/carcasses.


Qualifications


While previous experience inthis role would be an advantage, we are willing to offer training to asuccessful applicant with suitable experience and the right temperament.


Additional information


To ensure a safe workplace,SPM conducts pre-employment medical checks and drug screening. Applicants mustbe eligible to work in New Zealand.


If you’re interested injoining a fast paced, challenging but enjoyable workplace, where you get tomeet great people and work alongside your mates then please apply online today!

Desired Hard Skills

  • Order Picking
  • Cold Storage Handling
  • Forklift Operations

Desired Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Physical Fitness

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 💚 Counselling Services
  • 📈 Professional Development
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🎉 Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 🍔 Free Food
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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