Process Workers Required In Christchurch Central, New Zealand

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Ready to join an iconic Kiwi brand? Tegel Foods Ltd is seeking reliable and motivated Process Workers to join our Christchurch Boning Team. This is a hands-on role in our chicken processing operations, where your reliability and teamwork will contribute to producing quality products for New Zealand families. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are looking for stable, weekday-only work with great benefits, we’d love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Tegel is a household name in New Zealand, with a proud legacy of producing high-quality food to the country’s highest standards. Quality and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to helping Kiwi families eat well every day and are proud to offer a supportive, team-oriented workplace where you can build a solid career with a trusted brand.

Key Responsibilities

In this vital processing role, you will be an integral part of our boning operations. Your duties will include:

• Performing various hands-on tasks within the chicken boning and processing line in a fast-paced environment.
• Working as part of a close-knit team to maintain consistent quality, output, and safety standards.
• Adhering to strict hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety protocols at all times.
• Learning and applying specific processing techniques; prior knife-handling or meat processing experience is an advantage, but full training is provided.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for dependable individuals who embody our values. You will need:

• Strong reliability, punctuality, and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Good physical fitness and strength for a role involving standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks.
• The ability to work effectively and cooperatively within a team-based environment.
• A willingness to learn and follow precise procedures.
• The ability to pass a mandatory pre-employment medical and drug screening.
• Must hold NZ citizenship, NZ residency, or a valid NZ work visa.

Benefits and Perks

Joining the Tegel team comes with a strong package designed to support you:

• Pay rates well above the minimum wage.
• A stable Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work and overtime opportunities.
• Comprehensive on-the-job training and a clear path to build a long-term career.
• Generous staff discounts on Tegel products.
• A competitive hourly wage of $20.00 – $30.00, based directly on your experience, with paid overtime opportunities.
• Life insurance cover equivalent to one year’s ordinary earnings.
• The pride of working for a well-loved and trusted New Zealand brand.

How to Apply

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If you’re ready to start a rewarding career with Tegel, please apply online today via our official careers portal.

Please note: Our recruitment process includes a mandatory pre-employment medical and drug screen. Applicants must hold valid NZ working rights. We look forward to receiving your application.