Meat Boners

Location: Southland, New Zealand

Experienced Meat Boners are required for full-time roles within meat processing facilities in Southland. These positions involve boning, trimming, and preparing meat products in fast-paced production environments while maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Bone, trim, and prepare meat products according to production specifications and quality standards.
• Use knives and meat processing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Separate meat from bones and remove excess fat and waste material.
• Inspect products to ensure quality and consistency throughout processing.
• Maintain clean and hygienic workstations in line with food safety requirements.
• Follow workplace health, safety, hygiene, and compliance procedures at all times.
• Work effectively within production teams to meet daily processing targets and operational deadlines.
• Handle meat products in chilled and cold processing environments.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 years of proven and documented experience working as a Meat Boner or in a meat processing environment.
• Experience using boning knives and meat processing tools safely and efficiently.
• Strong understanding of meat cutting, trimming, and boning techniques.
• Ability to work in physically demanding and repetitive production environments.
• Understanding of workplace food safety, hygiene, and health and safety practices.
• Must meet Immigration New Zealand’s English language requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV), with acceptable evidence provided at the time of application.
• Must meet Immigration New Zealand’s health and character requirements for the AEWV.
• All work experience must be supported by verifiable documentation such as reference letters, employment records, or contracts.

Preferred Attributes

• Reliable, physically fit, and capable of working in chilled environments.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced production facilities.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to work rostered shifts, overtime, and seasonal peak periods where required.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and workplace safety.

Position Details

• Hours: Minimum 30 hours per week
• Pay Rate: Based on skills, qualifications, and experience