• Join Talley’s Ashburton as a Piler Operator and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge and great working conditions.
• Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality
• Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

About the role

We are looking for Potato Piler Operators, to join the Field team at our Ashburton plant. The season is from Mid-March to Mid- May 2025.

We operate on a 6-on, 1-off pattern, with 12-hour shifts and will be working Day or Night if agreed. Remuneration will be based on experience and shift agreed to be worked.

As a Piler Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Unloading and grading potatoes that are harvested on local farms throughout Canterbury into our storage sheds.

For this role, you’ll need:

• Be pro-active and motivated,
• Be a team player,
• F- endorsement preferred,
• To be physically fit for potentially 12-hour shifts.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices,
• Preferred experience in operating a Spudnik 560/780 – Large frame piler.

With Talley’s, you get:

• Great working conditions,
• Training provided,
• Generous staff discounts and perks,
• Locations across New Zealand offering opportunities to move as you do,
• Gear and PPE provided.

About Talley’s

Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.

To find out more, check out our company video below…

Ready to start?

If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application along with your resume.

Applications close on 29th February 2025 or earlier if positions are filled.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position(s) is/are filled.

Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.

Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.