Drymill Operator
Job Description
About the role
Join our Drymill team and play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards for customers around the world. As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of multiple machine centres within the Drymill. You will help ensure customer orders are processed accurately, safely, and to specification.
Full training will be provided, giving you the opportunity to become skilled across multiple machine centres and gain a broad understanding of our production process. Regular rotation between work areas ensures a varied role and ongoing development of your skills.
Machine centres include
Forklift Operations
Infeed Station
Grade Station
Stacker
Wrap Bay
Other specialised equipment
This is a rotating shift position working 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday. You will rotate weekly through the following shift patterns:
Day Shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Night Shift: 10:00pm – 6:00am
This role is based at our Whirinaki site, located just 15 minutes north of Napier.
We offer
Secure employment
A supportive learning and development environment
Wellbeing programme
Free life insurance for you and discounted life insurance for your partner
Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family
Discounted petrol
Retail discounts
Annual firewood allocation
Relocation costs
Family friendly events
About us
We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand’s bio-based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 400 full time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment and our community.
About you
We are looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will bring:
Proven experience in a practical, hands-on role within a manufacturing, industrial, forestry, or similar environment
A willingness to learn and develop new skills
A proactive, positive attitude and strong work ethic
The ability to remain focused and perform well in a fast-paced environment
A strong commitment to health and safety
* The ability to work effectively with others to achieve production goals
If this sounds like you, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Pan Pac is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.
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