Silver Fern Farms is looking for a Cleaner Job in New Zealand to join the team at its Dargaville processing site, the largest employer in the Kaipara region. This role is ideal for hardworking individuals who take pride in maintaining high hygiene standards in a food processing environment. With full training provided, competitive pay, and night shift hours, this is a great opportunity to build stable employment with one of New Zealand’s leading food production companies.
About The Company
Silver Fern Farms is a purpose-led organisation focused on Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Operating across New Zealand with customers in over 60 countries, the company is a global leader in quality red meat production. The Dargaville site employs over 300 team members during peak season and plays a vital role in supporting the local community and economy. Silver Fern Farms values teamwork, continuous improvement, and caring for its people and whānau.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain hygienic cleaning of amenities and site facilities
- Ensure cleaning tasks meet health, safety, and quality standards
- Follow cleaning schedules and compliance procedures
- Work collaboratively with team members during night shifts
- Maintain cleanliness in shared and operational areas
- Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly
- Support a clean and safe processing environment
Job Requirements
- No previous experience required – full training provided
- Must be 18 years or older to meet audit requirements
- Eligible to work in New Zealand
- Able to work night shifts between 6:00pm and 2:00am
- Able to pass pre-employment medical checks
- Able to pass criminal convictions and physical fitness checks
- Willing to work during peak production seasons, including overtime
Skills and Attributes
- Positive and hardworking attitude
- Reliable and consistent attendance
- Ability to work closely with others as part of a team
- Understanding of workplace hygiene and safety requirements
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Physically fit and capable of cleaning duties
Working Arrangements
- Employment Type: Process Worker
- Location: Dargaville, New Zealand
- Usually 40 hours per week during peak season
- Overtime opportunities available
- Night shift role
- All work clothing and safety gear provided
Pay and Benefits
- Minimum pay of $28.82 per hour, plus extras
- Access to quality meat at mates’ rates on-site
- On-the-job training and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
- Supportive team and inclusive workplace culture
