Produce Processing Assistant

We are looking for dedicated team members to join our busy Produce Processing team at our South Auckland branch.

Position Snapshot

Start date: Early February 2026
Location: Ihumātao Road, Māngere
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Working days: 6 days per week (Sunday to Friday) — Saturdays off
Shift options:
06:30 am – 03:30 pm
09:30 am – 06:00 pm
04:00 pm – 01:00 am
About the role:

As part of our dynamic Produce Processing team, you will help prepare, process, and pack fresh vegetables and fruits to meet customer orders.

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning, washing, and processing fresh produce
Grading, cutting, dicing, and peeling vegetables & fruits
Weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients
Monitoring product quality before packaging by closely inspecting
Operating machines to peel, core, slice, and dice fruits and vegetables
Frequent use of processing machinery
Vacuum packaging and labelling packed prepared produce
Clean equipment, pumps, hoses, storage tanks, vessels, and work area
Strictly adhere to food safety standards and observe H&S protocols
What you need:

Our ideal candidates will be someone with relevant experience in the Fresh Produce industry or warehousing/processing roles. You must be able to work in a cold environment. You would be physically fit and strong as some heavy lifting is involved. Good knife-handling skills are beneficial.

Have intermediate literacy and numeracy skills
Have basic knowledge of food ingredients
Be hardworking and reliable and must possess good work ethics
Be flexible with hours and an excellent team player
Have reliable transport and must be able to commit to full-time hours
Working at Service Foods

At Service Foods, we are committed to fostering a positive, dynamic work environment. Our core values—creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility—guide everything we do. We encourage you to embrace these values as you grow and succeed with us. We embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa's cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, Supportive, inclusive team environment and Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation.

How to apply: If you are a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about prepared produce and fresh produce industry, we encourage you to apply today! To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter online detailing your relevant experience and achievements. Applications can only be accepted when submitted through our Careers page.

Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.

Pre-employment Checks: Successful candidates will be required to complete reference checks, Ministry of Justice and ACC checks, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening through an accredited provider.