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Freshpork NZ is a family-owned business, passionate about producing quality New Zealand pork products and feed.  We have been delivering New Zealand pork to Kiwis for over 40 
years and are the country’s leading pork specialist.  With over 150 staff operating from 4 sites, we are committed to the long-term sustainability of the NZ pig industry, through continual 
investment, innovative processing and products that provide fresh, high quality NZ pork products to New Zealanders and their animals.

Our Timaru abattoir facility is New Zealand’s largest pork abattoir and butchery operation. We are looking for an experienced Knife hand / Boner to join our Boning Room team of 15 people.

The highly skilled team work at pace and know their trade. As part of the Boning crew you will prepare meat for further processing, including specialty cuts of pork for market and hot chop as required.  Working collaboratively as a team you’ll 
ensure all products are processed efficiently to a high standard.  
To be successful in this role you will:

• Have highly competent knife handling / Boning skills (pork experience not essential)
• Be able to work cohesively in the team 
• Have a high regard for the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your team 
• Be flexible to respond to production requirements
• Need physical stamina and strength due to the physicality of the job 
• Proven good work attendance, indicating team commitment.

Starting at 6:00am, you’ll work 5 days a week Monday to Friday.

What we offer:

• Good pay - (a combination of base payment plus incentive)
• Other benefits such as medical insurance options and lunches
• Staff sales of delicious pork, bacon and Freshpork NZ Heartland and Freedom Farm products
• Training and development opportunities
• A roster to suit your lifestyle - day shift only
• Full time employment - we’re not seasonal
• Work for a family-owned business where you’re known by name, not just a number.

All applicants need to be eligible to work in New Zealand and to pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol test.

Any queries please contact our Production Manager, Robert Harris on (03) 687 7700.

Please check our website, there might be another job vacancy that interests you, such as a Yards Stockperson, Labourer or Chillerhand.