Prepared Produce Assistant

Our Wellington Prepared produce division is seeking motivated team members to join the day shift on a casual basis.

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.

The role:

Casual position, Immediate start

• Location: William Durant Drive, Upper Hutt
• Shift times: 07.00 am to 03:30 pm

Our Prep Produce assistant will be -

• 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

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 hours offered

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.

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

Pre-employment Checks: Successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks, including employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC), and alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.