PROCESSING PLANTS
Lorneville Plant,
Invercargill
205 State Highway 99, Underwood,
Invercargill 9874
P: 03 215 6400
Lorneville Plant,
Our Alliance Lorneville Plant is located near Invercargill in the South Island of New Zealand. We process sheep, cattle and deer in one of the largest meat processing plants in the country.
Climate and Weather:
In Southland, during the months of December, January and February you are most likely to experience good days with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 25 degrees Celsius (77°F). The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius (46°F).
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SPECIES PROCESSED AT LORNEVILLE
Sheep, Cattle, Deer
SEASON LENGTH
Up to 7 months
STAFF EMPLOYED
2000
Jobs available
Skilled Jobs
Butchers and Boners
We’re looking for skilled Butcher/Boners to join our Lorneville team on Night Shift. Full-time Seasonal – Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday worked during peak production times.
Specific start and finish times are staggered by department or section, with nightshift hours generally between 5.00pm and 2.00am.
- Cutting and separating meat into specific standardised cuts and portions using a combination of bandsaws & knives
- Bone out/cut carcasses to required specification
- Removing cuts from carcass sides & quarters, using specified cutting lines whilst obtaining maximum yield
- Trim and sort meat to required specification
- Identify and isolate product risk/faults and re-work as required
- Any other further processing tasks as reasonably required
- Knives are kept to an acceptable sharpness and used safely
Ngā painga – What’s in it for you?
- Earn a guaranteed minimum of $33.00 per hour
- Monday to Friday with overtime opportunities
- Minimum of 30 hours a week, usually 45 hours a week
- Competitive pay rates
- Up to seven months of full-time seasonal employment
- Upskill yourself with an opportunity to gain NZQA qualifications
- Greater work-life balance
- Ability to learn a range of industry skills
- Receive ongoing training and support
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to free onsite health services including a nurse, physiotherapist, counsellor
- Access to our free employee assistance programme
Ō pūkenga – About you:
- Previous experience in the meat processing industry
- Knife handling and sharpening skills
- Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment
- Have a sound understanding of good hygiene and safety practices
- You are eligible to work in New Zealand
- You will pass a pre-employment drug test and medical assessment
- You are willing and able to follow and respect workplace health and safety
- You enjoy working within a team environment
- You are physically fit, committed and reliable
Unskilled Jobs
FAQs
Are you currently recruiting at Lorneville?
Yes we are currently recruiting experience Butchers and Boners. If you are interested in working at Lorneville for the season, please join our mailing list to be notified when we have vacancies available. Click through to the Expressions of Interest page to sign up.
What are the hours for shifts at Lorneville?
Shift start/finish times vary by department, dayshift generally between 7.00am and 4.30pm, with nightshift hours generally between 5.00pm and 2.00am.
Do you employ workers from outside New Zealand?
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
What is the closest city to Lorneville?
Invercargill is the closest city to Lorneville and is the main centre in the Southland region, just about quarter of an hour’s drive away from the plant. You can find accommodation and a wide range of services there.
Our people are our future
We are committed to investing in them, developing individuals and teams, and supporting a high-performance culture so that we remain an employer of choice and continue to deliver value to our farmer shareholders. If you want to be part of an organisation and industry that really matters – to our farmers, our global customers, the rural communities we support, and to our people – Alliance could be the place for you.
