Production Operator -Canning

Pokeno based employer is seeking for a reliable and motivated Production Operator to join their busy team. This is a food manufacturing business who specialise in Milk Powder/Baby Formula for export market Key responsibilities: • Operating canning plant equipment to meet production targets and required specifications. • Following all quality, food safety, hygiene, and environmental procedures. • Completing production documentation accurately and on time. • Taking product samples as required. • Following cleaning procedures before and after production runs. • Communicating effectively with management and team members across shifts. • Operating a forklift to supply raw materials or other duties where required. • Assisting with routine and shutdown maintenance as directed. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and grow within the dairy or nutritional processing industry. They will be a reliable team player with excellent collaboration skills, able to follow procedures accurately and consistently. Flexibility is essential, as the role involves shift work and occasional overtime.

- Compulsory secondary education or qualification at/above NZQF level 1 - Flexibility and ability to work both day and night shifts on four days on, four days off roster alternating day and night shifts. - One year of relevant experience preffered - Must be physically fit to lift at least 25 kgs - Forklift licence (preferred) (Have an OSH cert for forklifts, a F endorsement would be an advantage also) - Basic computer literacy - Complete a pre-employment drug & alcohol test on request - Provide an up-to-date criminal record check on request (MOJ must be clean) - Have reliable transport to get to and from site as it is a rural location and no public transport is available