Hide Process Operator/Tanner
AFFCO
Listing Description
Description
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 of 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
AFFCO's premier bovine tannery in Napier creates customised hides which are sold directly to Tanners in Italy, China and Thailand. These hides are then supplied to industries including automobile, aviation and upholstery.
AFFCO’s Tanners are an integral part of our business – If you are looking to join a diverse team and to upskill, we want to hear from you!
This is a fast-paced environment that requires people who are reliable, motivated, fit and healthy with a positive attitude. We work on a rotating shift basis which involves a two-shift structure over seven days a week.
We are looking for the following attributes:
Be flexible and able to work under pressure. Be self-motivated with excellent communication skills. Have a basic knowledge of chemicals and process control procedures, although for the right candidate full training will be provided. A diploma certificate in either Fellmongery or Tanning from LASRA would be advantageous. Good knowledge of HWSA and RM Act
Qualifications
To ensure a safe workplace, AFFCO engage in pre-employment medical checks and drug screening. By applying for this role, you agree to undertake the necessary pre-employment checks.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team at our plant located in Napier, please apply online or drop into our plant at 26 Tyne Street, Pandora, Napier for an application form.
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Plant Management for more information.
AFFCO
AFFCO and South Pacific Meats (SPM) supplies the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products. We have a network of 12 processing sites strategically located around New Zealand. With plants in both the North Island and South Island, we’re never far from a farm or port.
Come and join us and you'll have the potential to earn $1200 per week as a new starter, and receive some amazing employee benefits ranging from discounted meat products from our employee store, through to discounted services and shopping such as eye tests, dentist visits, Gilmores Wholesale and much more through our amazing employee perks program.
At AFFCO and SPM we want every member of our team to develop to their full potential, we have a wide range of career paths that can be followed dependent on your skills and interests. You could be out in the stockyards or in the cold-stores, a butcher, boner, machine operator or labourer - wherever works best. We’ll bring you up to speed right there on the job, so you can learn while you earn!
So, come and carve out a career with a strong and competitive company in the important primary industries sector.
