Process Workers - Fixed Term

Taylor Preston operates a modern meat export processing plant based in Wellington. During the peak processing season, we employ up to 750 staff. We are a significant contributor to the Wellington economy.

We are looking for motivated, reliable people who are not afraid to take on a challenge in a fast-paced work environment.

Preference will be given to people who have had previous experience using knives, worked with meat products or food manufacturing but full training will be provided.

We operate different shift patters through out the year dependent on production requirements.  These include Monday to Friday, with Saturdays as required or a 7 day shift roster 4 days on and 2 off or Day/Night shift.   A normal working day is 9.5 hours.

We work over the Christmas  /  New Year period so you will need to be available to work.

What's on offer

As an employee you will have an opportunity to gain National qualification in food processing.

We offer various other career pathways including Quality Control, Health and Safety and leadership development.

Opportunity for a full time contract as vacancies come available.

We also offer:

• Competitive pay rates - dependent on experience and skill ($27.11 to $34.65)
• Free transport options (Hutt Valley & Porirua East)
• Access to competitively priced staff sales
• Onsite medical clinic with registered nurses
• All work and safety gear provided

Job requirements

• Be eligible to work in New Zealand
• Reliable - turn up to work for scheduled shifts
• Physically fit
• Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude

We are committed to a drug and alcohol - free workplace and have a pre-employment, post incident and reasonable cause drug testing programme in place.