Prepared Produce Assistant

• Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with your hands?
• Are you looking for a rewarding career in the fresh produce industry?

Our Wellington Prepared produce division is seeking motivated team members to join our night shift operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who excel in a team environment and have a passion for working with high-quality produce. The role includes responsibilities related to prepared produce as well as delivery driving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce
• Grading, cutting, dicing, and peeling vegetables and fruits
• Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
• Monitoring product quality by closely inspecting items before packaging
• Operating machines to peel, core, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables
• Frequent use of processing machinery
• Vacuum packaging and labelling prepared produce
• Cleaning equipment, pumps, hoses, storage tanks, vessels, and work areas
• Strictly adhering to food safety standards and observing health and safety protocols

The job:

• Full-time permanent position
• Location: William Durant Drive, Upper Hutt
• Immediate start
• Roster: Sunday to Friday
• Hours: 07.00 pm to 4.30 am

The person: 

Our ideal candidates will be someone with relevant experience in the Fresh Produce industry or warehousing/processing roles. You must be able to work in a cold environment. You would be physically fit and strong as some heavy lifting is involved. Good knife-handling skills are beneficial.

• Have intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience in pick, pack, produce or food processing industry
• Have basic knowledge of food ingredients
• Be hardworking and reliable and must possess good work ethics
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• Be flexible with hours and an excellent team player
• Have reliable transport and must be able to commit to full-time hours

Why Join Us?

At Service Foods, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you are a hardworking and committed individual who is passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply online for this exciting opportunity.

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.

Pre-employment Checks: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates  will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks. These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.