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Manufacturing Assistant - Curing & Production

Trademe

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Job typeFull-time
Workplace typeOnsite
Experience levelNo experience limit
Education levelNo degree limit

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Summary: Seeking a reliable and capable individual for a physically demanding role in a curing and production department, operating industrial filling lines and bowl choppers. Highlights: 1. Work in a great environment with friendly people and approachable supervisors 2. Opportunity to earn more through structured skills training 3. Early starts and finishes for more time for family or interests 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: careers@verkerks.co.nz or via the quick apply button. If you have any questions about the role or would like more information, call us now on 03 375 1720.

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