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Seafood Process Workers - Blenheim - Expressions of Interest

Branch: Blenheim

Category: Food Processing Food Processing / Mussels

Type: Contract

Closing Date: Oct 1, 2024

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  • Join a 100% New Zealand-owned company with an international reputation for quality
  • Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations

About Talley’s

There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s. And we’re not just talking about 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.

We’re proud to provide New Zealand’s best produce to the world.

About the role

We are now taking expressions of interest for Seafood Process Workers to join our team in the coming mussel season. You will be guaranteed at least 30 hours of work per week.

As a Seafood Process Worker, your tasks may include:

  • Manual handling of product
  • Operation of processing machinery
  • Monitoring of food safety and quality of product
  • Blanching of mussels
  • Packing mussels
  • Opening mussels
  • Training of new staff and leading a team (when trained and competent)

Full training available.

Pay

Base wage rates range from $24.00 - $26.50

Contract piece rates apply when opening mussels, with estimated actual earnings of over $28 per hour for an 8.5 hour day with an average of 11,000 mussels. You are guaranteed to be paid at least $24.00 per hour.

Who are you?

You are a self-starter looking for a new adventure. You have a positive attitude, enjoy working hard and are honest, reliable, and willing to learn.
On site training provided however seafood processing qualifications/experience will be advantageous but not essential.

Why choose Talley’s

With multiple operations within Talley’s, there’s always opportunities available for growth and progression. And we offer real benefits and career opportunities with all the training you need to get going and keep growing.

But we also know life is about more than just a job, which is why we provide competitive pay and flexible options to help you find that elusive balance.

Start here and grow with us

With Talley’s, you get:

  • Great working conditions
  • Opportunities for performance-based pay
  • Training provided
  • A variety of shifts and contracts
  • Generous staff discounts and perks

Ready to start?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the positions are filled.

Option to apply in person: Talley’s Limited - Blenheim: 742 Old Renwick Road, Blenheim

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

Talley's will consider requests for flexible working hours.

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

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

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