Stockyard Workers

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 currently seeking a reliable Stockyard Hand to join our team at SPM Awarua site, based just outside of Invercargill.

The ideal candidate will be someone who has worked in a manufacturing environment and has worked with stock previously. This role requires working with live animals and in a team environment and therefore experience in animal welfare/ working with animals is preferred; however full training is available to those who can demonstrate they have the right attributes to be successful in this role.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Receiving of stock and relevant processes
• Supporting the management of animal welfare within the department
• Reconciling the stock numbers and daily process figures
• Communicating with other departments and key personnel to ensure efficient receipt and processing of stock
• Making sure that all compliance and regulatory requirements are strictly adhered to
• Continuously improving standards and efficiency
• Recording and processing documentation/departmental administration in an accurate and timely manner

Additional information

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

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