Closing Date:
Aug 15, 2025
1. Join Talley’s Ashburton as a Fry Packout Line 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 full time Fry Packout Line Operators to join our Packout Teams at our Ashburton vegetable plant. The hourly rate will start at $25.45 and could be more based on your experience and qualifications. You will be working a shift roster pattern 4 ON 4 OFF, 12-hour shifts and will be either working on Day or Night shift. A night shift allowance of $22.50 per shift will be paid for any nights worked
As a Fry Packout Line Operator, you will be responsible for:
4. Ensuring that the Packout runs smoothly, and the product is packed to specification.
5. Directing and coordinating the activities of operators and line staff.
6. Ensuring Product is packed to the specification.
7. Ensuring all Criteria of Good Manufacturing Practices are met.
8. Ensuring Health & Safety and Compliance standards are strictly followed.
For this role, you’ll need:
9. 6 months experience as a Line/Machine operator is required.
10. Interest in working in a fast-paced environment and comfortable with being on their feet.
11. Proficient in reading, speaking and writing in English is required.
12. Reliable and physically fit to lift weights and work for 12 hours on a shift.
13. Good team players with a positive attitude.
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 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, 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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