We require Four Experienced Seed processing operators for our plant In Methven, Canterbury. This will be a full time permanent role guaranteed minimum of 30hrs per week , maximum of 40hours per week, $29.66-$32 per hour depending on experience. The role includes : Setting up of machines for required product. Operation of machines. Cleaning of machines.

Set up and operation of seed cleaning equipment to a safe and high standard. (Clipper 29Ds, Scalper, Cimbria Delta, Q-sage and Oliver gravity table, among others).

Assisting with seed intake. 

Ensuring work area is kept clean and tidy. 

Cleaning down of equipment. 

Operating forklift. 

Packaging seed. 

Assisting other colleagues when necessary. 

Accurate record keeping of seed lines. 

Comply with all health and safety processes and rules. 

Key behavioural competencies

Previous experience as a seed processing operator.

Ability to work with others as part of a team.

Carefully monitors the detail and quality of own work.

Able to plan, organise and schedule workload.

Able to demonstrate initiative in addressing problems as they arise.

Welcomes and values diversity, and contributes to an inclusive working environment

where differences are acknowledged and respected.

Excellent communication skills.

Must be willing to spend the time necessary to achieve and maintain a high level of

technical proficiency.

Ability to work under pressure and within a continual changing environment.

Accepts responsibility for their own work activities, behaviour.

Ability to show appropriate initiative and to know when to refer matters to a higher level.

  • Qualifications:
    A relevant Certificate II or III level qualification, with on-the-job training and 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience often required. 

Must provide police and medical certificates. 

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Please upload a copy of your NZ passport
  • OR a Residence Visa if not a citizen
  • Please upload a Police Certificate
  • Please upload a Driver Licence
  • Please upload evidence of recent drug testing