Powder Packing Operator - Fixed Term and Permanent
Job Description
Packing Operator – Powder Operations
About Open Country Dairy Group
Open Country Dairy Group is New Zealand’s
largest independent dairy manufacturer, producing high-quality dairy
ingredients and consumer products for customers around the world. With
operations across New Zealand, we are proud to offer a safe, supportive and
collaborative workplace where people can learn, grow and make a real
contribution.
Join our Waikato Powder team based at Horotiu and Waharoa
We are looking for motivated and reliable Packing Operators
to join our friendly Waikato Powder Operations team at Horotiu and Waharoa. We
have two fixed-term positions and one Permanent position
available.
Reporting to the
Production Supervisor, you will
work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on, 4 off roster — 2 days, 2 nights, then 4
off. In this hands-on role, you will handle and tip ingredients, operate powder packing and AMF
packing lines, manage product handling and documentation, maintain
cleaning and housekeeping standards, and work with production, quality,
warehouse and maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly.
About you – attitude counts
- Experience in food manufacturing or powder packing would be helpful,
- but what we value most is a great attitude, reliability, willingness to learn
- and a genuine commitment to working safely.
- A combined Health and Safety plus Food Safety
- and Quality mindset, with pride in doing things properly
- Experience in food, process, manufacturing or
- production environments, ideally with automated equipment
- Clear communication, good literacy and numeracy,
- and basic computer confidence
- Mechanical aptitude, practical problem-solving skills
- and the fitness to repeatedly lift 25kg bags over a shift would be advantageous
- A positive, team-focused approach and
- willingness to get stuck in
- A current right to work in New Zealand
- * Forklift experience or a first aid certificate
- would be an advantage
- Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your
contribution and helps you build your skills. In return, we offer a competitive
remuneration package, opportunities for internal and external upskilling, and
the chance to grow your career in the dairy industry.
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