Stockyard Hand
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 Manawatu, based in Fielding.
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.
