Production Operator

Goodman Fielder is a leading global food company committed to making everyday food better for everyone. We own a host of iconic brands that generations of people have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week including Vogels, Natures Fresh, Meadow Fresh and Puhoi Valley.  We are a team that believes that anything is possible.  A team that understands our business and focuses on the right things that make the biggest difference and one that considers our end to end value chain when making decisions to optimize our business. We drive change as an opportunity for us to innovate and transform our business and to achieve beyond what we think is possible.

Why work for us:

Opportunities to progress your career in the Dairy industry

Great chance to join a leading FMCG brand and grow your career

Fun & supportive team environment.

Our Opportunity:

We are currently looking for Production Operators for our cheese factory inPuhoilocated 45km from Auckland CBD. This is a hands on position that makes a strong contribution by ensuring production and packing targets are met. All compliance procedures are to be thoroughly followed while carrying out a variety of both manual and machinery tasks to support the team develop the manufacturing function towards World Class standards.

Shift pattern for the production role:

Variables roster (typically includes one weekend day)

Total 46 hours per week  (made up of 3 x 10 hr days and 2x 8 hr days)

Payrate starts at $30.81 per hour

Key accountabilities of the role include:

Operation of dairy / cheese manufacturing equipment such as pasteurizers as per safe operating procedures

Manually handling products safely, throughout the process.

Effectively move between departments to assist

All online and required documentation completed accurately and timely

Ensure all Food Safety and Quality incidents are accurately reported and recorded within specified time frames

Executes Start up procedure and machine/equipment set ups, operational processes and cleaning processes correctly

Ensure all workplace incidents are accurately reported and recorded within the specified timeframes

What's in it for you:

Full on the job training operating the production machines

Qualifications - the opportunity to train and become qualified in manufacturing

Career progression - with the right work ethic, attitude, and values, many of the team have progressed to become Supervisors, Plant Managers etc.

Free parking on site

What we are looking for:

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and operate equipment/slicing machinery.

Good understanding of Health & Safety

Have great communication skills - both verbal & written

A reliable, honest and a good team player

* You must be physically fit and healthy and be able to lift up to 25kgs

If this sounds like you, Apply Now!!

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