Manufacturing Assistant - Curing & Production

Accredited employerFull-timePosted 6 days ago

Job Description

We are currently seeking one reliable and capable individual to work in our Papanui-based Factory.

About us:

Verkerks is a family-owned and Christchurch-based NZ company that has been producing quality salami and smallgoods products for three generations.

What type of work would you be doing?

You will be working in a team in our Curing and Production department, performing a range of physically demanding tasks such as weighing and confirming meat inputs to operating our industrial filling lines and bowl choppers.

What are the hours of work?

40 hours a week, generally between the hours of 7.00am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday.

What do we offer?

A starting pay rate of $24.76 per hour, with overtime paid at time and a half

Early starts and finishes mean more time for family commitments and/or other interests

Earn more as you learn more, through our structured skills training programme

Generous staff discount on company products and weekly product giveaways, as well as free breakfast and end of month lunch

An on-site strength gym with free access for you and your immediate family

A great work environment with friendly people, and encouraging, approachable Supervisors

Our ideal candidate is:

Physically fit and strong, able to lift between 10 - 25kg on a regular basis

A confident person who is able to cope under pressure

Used to working in a cold environment (around 6 degrees)

Reliable and organised, always turning up to work on time

* Willing to speak up when they have a suggestion to make or a problem to raise

How to apply:

Apply now by either sending your CV and a Cover Letter explaining why you would be a great new addition to our teams to: [email protected] or via the quick apply button.

Please include a yes or no answer to each of the following questions in your cover letter:

1. Do you hold a current work permit or other proof of entitlement to work in New Zealand?

2. Are you available to work the shift specified in the job advertisement?

3. Do you have reliable transport to get to and from work for the shift time specified?

4. Are you able to perform the physical duties of this role, including prolonged standing and manual handling of up to 25kg?

If you have any questions about the role or would like more information, call us now on 03 375 1720.

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