South Pacific Meats provides the world with New Zealand’s finest premium beef and lamb products for all to experience and enjoy. We serve over 80 markets globally, supported by an operation which includes twelve processing plants throughout New Zealand.

SPM 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.

We are seeking night-shift Forklift operators, Freezer hands and Reach Truck Operators to join our busy team in our cold store. These roles ensure all incoming product from processing department's needs are correctly handled and chilled following procedures related to Food Safety and Quality are followed and adhered to with uniformity.

This role will suit someone with drive, initiative, computer skills, the ability to work unsupervised and excellent communication skills. Ideally you have come from a busy warehouse position that involved performing a variety of duties

These positions involve working in a cold environment, and includes; sorting and stacking cartons of product, picking orders, putting pallets into cold storage and relocating as required, loading containers and packing for local transport.
Successful applicants must demonstrate the following:

• Proven experience with safe work practices
• Willing to learn and reliable with a good attitude
• Flexible to work weekends or night shift
• Ability to work effectively in a team or individual environment
• We are looking for experienced reach truck or forklift operators with enthusiasm, physically fit, willing to work hard, good with figures, accurate and able to think for themselves.

While previous experience in this role would be an advantage, we are willing to offer training to a successful applicant with suitable experience and the right temperament.

This is a Night-Shift role

We want to hear from you, don't wait - pick up the phone now and contact our HR team or send your CV through and let us get back to you.

If you are a driven and motivated individual who is passionate about promoting and driving a zero harm culture then please apply.