Meat Boner at Silver Fern Farms Limited

Position Meat Boner
Posted 12 Jul 2026
Expired 11 Aug 2026
Company Silver Fern Farms Limited
Location Timaru | NZ
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Silver Fern Farms Limited for the position of Meat Boner. If the Meat Boner vacancy in Timaru matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Silver Fern Farms Limited for the position of Meat Boner below matches your qualifications.

We are looking for recruits for the upcoming season. We are seeking candidates to work for our plant in Pareora, Canterbury.

Meat Boner 

Our teams across New Zealand are seeking to employ staff at the peak of season and are a significant local contributor to the community.

We are looking for recruits for the upcoming season. We are seeking candidates to work for our plants in

  • Pareora, Canterbury

Job requirements:

  •  A team player who can work closely with others.
  •  Up to 1 season or more relevant work experience 
  •  Be eligible to work in New Zealand

Working arrangements:

  • Earn a minimum of $815.40 to $864.60 gross per week.
  • Minimum 30 hours per week
  • Shift times vary from 5.50am to 3.30pm and 2.50pm to 12.00am depending on site location
  • We pay a minimum of $27.18 hourly and maximum of $28.82 hourly

Job Duties:

Processing duties and tasks including but not limited to the following

  • Visually inspect each carcass prior to disassembly to identify any defects or irregularities.
  • Disassemble carcasses or carcass portions (e.g., quarters, sides) into individual cuts or manageable sizes according to product specifications.
  • Carefully separate meat, fat, and connective tissue from bones using appropriate tools and techniques.
  • Trim visible foreign material, blood spots, and other contaminants from meat cuts to maintain product quality.
  • Understand yield expectations for each cut type and work diligently to meet or exceed targets.
  • Maintain knife edges in optimal condition, ensuring tools remain sharp and effective throughout processing.
  • Regularly monitor the cleanliness and integrity of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Ensure all gear is fit for purpose and request immediate replacement if damaged or compromised.

Silver Fern Farms is working hard to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory.

 You will need to have the correct eligibility to work in New Zealand.

 To find out more click 'Apply'. Applications open from 12/07/2026 closing 26/07/2026

Job Info:

  • Company: Silver Fern Farms Limited
  • Position: Meat Boner
  • Work Location: Timaru
  • Country: NZ

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