Stockyard Hand - AFFCO Horotiu

Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO 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 AFFCO Horotiu.

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, stock receival administrative tasks, recording stock related data, and working in a team environment. Therefore, this role requires experience in animal welfare / working with animals, sound numeracy and literacy skills and sound computer / digital skills; 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 administrative process involved with this
• 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
• Qualifications

The successful applicant must

always put safety first

be keen to learn new skills

be able to work on a night shift roster including weekends

enjoy working in a diverse team

have Numeracy & Literacy skills to NCEA Level 2

* intermediate computer literacy and digital skills

Additional information

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand

To ensure a safe workplace, AFFCO 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 through this ad.