Process Cleaner

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences —together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Process Cleaner to join our Timaru team. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleanliness standards required to support our production operations.

You will help ensure daily, weekly, and longer-term sanitation requirements are met, supporting a safe and compliant food manufacturing environment. While the role is primarily hands-on, you will also be responsible for maintaining accurate sanitation records and documentation to support food safety requirements.

What you’ll be doing.

Support Process Operators with daily cleaning tasks.

Complete sanitation tasks required for production changeovers.

Carry out deep-cleaning tasks in line with the Master Cleaning Schedule.

Maintain accurate sanitation records and update supporting documentation as required.

Follow food safety, chemical handling and site safety procedures at all times.

Participate in a roster consisting of 12-hour shifts: 4 days (7am–7pm), followed by 4 days off

What you’ll need to be successful.

Ability to work in a physically demanding, hands-on role.

Able to work independently, follow planned work schedules and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.

Basic reading, writing and documentation skills, with the ability to accurately complete records and follow procedures.

Previous sanitation, cleaning, manufacturing or food production experience is beneficial, but not essential.

Previous chemical handling experience would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided.

Benefits of the role.

An inclusive workplace where your growth and development are supported through hands-on learning and ongoing development opportunities.

Competitive hourly rates and staff sales perks.

Automatic Life and Total Permanent Disability Insurance coverage.

Matched employer KiwiSaver contributions of up to 4%.

About McCain

To learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters, visit – https://www.mccain.com/about-us/our-purpose-values/

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

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