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Meat processing worker

FeaturedFull timePosted 09/11/2026 · Closes 09/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$25.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Chilled food manufacturer in Port Hills is adding two food processing workers to the early starts. The site is chilled, so you'll be working in a cool environment with full gear supplied. Hours are 4.30am to 1pm, Monday to Saturday. Guaranteed 48 hours a week, with overtime available. The base rate is $25.00 an hour. You'll need to be comfortable in a chilled environment and on your feet all shift. You must hold a food safety certificate. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Free on-site parking. Clear path to permanent hours for the right person. If this sounds like you, apply today and tell us a little about your experience.

Duties

  • Work to daily production targets
  • Weigh, label and record product accurately
  • Keep the processing area clean and sanitised
  • Process, trim and pack product on the line

Required skills and experience

  • At least 3 months relevant experience
  • • Food safety
  • • Time management
  • • Manual handling
  • • Early starts

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Food Safety certificate

PPE, equipment and induction

Clean uniform supplied daily. Induction includes GMP, allergen control and manual handling.

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