GENERAL INFORMATION

Date Published
08-Aug-2025
Advertising Ends
17-Aug-2025
ID#
12917
Role Type
Process and Packing operators
Work Type
Permanent Full-Time
Workplace Type
On-site
Country
New Zealand
Location
Hamilton & North Waikato

HE KUPU MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

Our Hautapu site is in the heart of the Waikato and has been a leader in dairy manufacturing for more than 130 years. It’s our headquarters for our protein and cheese technical teams and specialises in producing high value products such as casein, whey protein concentrate, hydrolysate, lactoferrin and milk protein concentrate as well as a wide range of cheeses including Organic, Colby, Edam, Gouda, Noble and Egmont.

MŌ TĒNEI TŪRANGA | ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an experienced operator who is self-motivated and keen to develop their career to join our highly engaged team on a permanent basis in our Protein department.
You’ll have plenty of variety from running diagnostics and problem solving to keep an eye on quality control and ensuring our plant and equipment is lean.
Your great attitude along with your attention to detail and mechanical aptitude will see you succeed in this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assisting plant operators with day-to-day processes.
• Ensuring completion of compliance activities and documentation.
• Maintaining good housekeeping of processing environments.
• Promoting and maintaining a strong health and safety culture.
• This is a rostered shift position of four on (2 days, 2 nights) and four off.

You will be working as part of a dedicated and high performing team and will need to have a strong focus on health and safety. Whilst a sound mechanical aptitude is a pivotal aspect of this role, other skills include:

• Sound planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and team work ability.
• Self-motivated with good time management skills.
• Ability to work in a hygienic environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Be physically fit, as some manual lifting is required up to 25 kgs