Butchery Packer

Service Foods Christchurch Butchery Team seeks committed and enthusiastic Butchery packers to join their afternoon shift.

As a Butchery Packer, you will play a crucial role in our daily operations. You will work closely with our skilled butchers and support our commitment to providing the finest meat products to our customers.

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  Part-time, permanent
• Immediate start
• Location: Woolston, Christchurch
• Days of work: Monday to Wednesday
• Shift timings: 12.00 pm to 08.30 pm (approx.)

The job:

Your primary responsibilities will include accurately packaging and preparing meat products, ensuring they meet our stringent quality standards.

• Packing and labelling meat products with precision and care.
• Ensuring that all products are packaged according to quality and safety standards.
• Operate vac pack, other equipment and machinery to wrap meat
• Organizing and preparing orders for timely delivery to customers.
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Preparation of meat products as and when required (full training provided)
• Following all Food Safety and Health and Safety processes to a high standard
• Assist with general butchery and other operational duties

The person:

Our ideal candidate will possess some previous experience in a meat processing/packing role or related food industry experience.

The skills and attributes needed:

• Previous experience working in a pick packing/ process environment
• An ability to follow instructions and to work under pressure
• Good level of physical fitness and be able to lift up to 20 kgs.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining product quality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Strong work ethic and a focus on safety and cleanliness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be Comfortable to work in a cold environment
• Reliable transport to work and willingness to learn
• Be flexible in the role and take on additional tasks as required

Interested? If you’re interested in either of these roles, please apply online by attaching a copy of your current CV.

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.

Pre-employment Checks: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.

We look forward to your application.