Closing Date:
Oct 1, 2025
1. Join Talley’s Ashburton as a Processing Operator and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge and great working conditions.
2. Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality.
3. Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations.
About the role
We are looking for Processing Operators to join our Team at our Ashburton vegetable plant. This is a full-time role, working on 12-hour shifts, 4 ON 4 OFF roster, working either Day shift or Night shift as directed. Remuneration will be based on your experience and qualifications. A night shift allowance of $22.50 per shift will be paid nights worked.
As a Processing Operator, you will be responsible for:
4. Monitoring the processing line and related equipment to ensuring the efficient, accurate, and high-quality production of vegetable products.
5. Operators play a key part in meeting production targets while maintaining strict adherence to food safety, employee safety, and product traceability standards throughout the processing operation.
6. Ensuring minimal waste, consistent quality, and compliance with industry regulations.
7. Carrying out Autonomous Maintenance (AM) tasks such as cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and minor adjustments to ensure optimal equipment performance and prevent unplanned breakdowns.
8. Complying with HACCP, Food Safety, Quality and Health and safety
For this role, you’ll need:
9. No formal qualifications required, but previous experience in food manufacturing is an advantage.
10. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory — full training will be provided.
11. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are required to complete records and follow instructions.
12. Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with.
13. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow strict procedures.
With Talley’s, you get:
14. Great working conditions.
15. Training provided.
16. Generous staff discounts and perks.
17. Gear and PPE provided.
18. Growth opportunities.
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 12 South Island locations, 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 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.
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