
Company Meat Inspector - Awarua
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 currently have an amazing career opportunity for committed and
self-motivated people to join our Company Meat Inspection (CMI) team at
our Awarua processing facility.
As one of our Company Meat
Inspectors you are responsible for carrying out post-mortem inspection of
dressed carcasses and their parts to identify conditions that may affect
food safety standards. You will also ensure that the Companies supply of
meat complies with regulations set by the Ministry of Primary Industries
and other relevant industry bodies.
The role involves inspecting
animals after slaughter ensuring that the Company meets all regulations
for processing and cleanliness, along with monitoring and
maintaining accurate recording of industry data. This means you will need
to check the quality and safety of any Company product and identify
diseases and defects. Additionally, a key part of this role is to
communicate the quality and safety of the product to the Company.
To be successful in this
role you will need the following key personal skills:
Attention
to detail and excellent organisation.
Being a
friendly, approachable team-player.
A great
work ethic and can-do attitude.
A
proven track record of being reliable and punctual.
Ability
to follow instructions and work unsupervised.
Able to
work shift work patterns with varying start and finish times.
Qualifications
For this specialist positions, applicants must hold the NZQA Level Four Certificate in Animal Examination. To ensure a safe workplace, SPM conducts pre-employment medical checks and drug screening. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
Additional Information
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.
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