Plant Hygienist at Synlait External Careers Site
Rakaia, Canterbury, New Zealand -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industrial Cleaning, Food Safety, GMP, Sanitation, Microbiological Risk Control, Housekeeping, Attention To Detail, Quality Control

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description
About the role  We’re looking for a Plant Hygienist to join our Blending & Canning team at our Dunsandel site. This role is critical in maintaining the highest hygiene and food safety standards across our blending and canning operations, ensuring our products are safe, compliant and world-class. Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll take ownership of cleaning and sanitation activities across processing equipment and production areas. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in doing things right, where attention to detail and accountability are essential. This role is on a rotating roster pattern between Sunday to Wednesday with 4 days on, 4 days If you’ve got an eye for detail, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that’s Doing Milk Differently, this is your chance.  What you’ll be doing   The main responsibilities of this role include.. * Carry out daily detailed cleaning of red line areas to control micro risk. * Ensure all critical cleaning consumables are stocked and available. * Support companywide initiatives to improve plant hygiene and cleaning systems. * Work closely with production and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve GMP or hygiene improvements. * Proactively follow housekeeping schedules and respond to environmental results to continuously improve processes.   What we offer: * Work-life balance – enjoy a roster with 4 days on, 4 days off  * Health & wellbeing – fully covered health insurance plus access to exclusive partner discounts * Family-friendly support – industry-leading parental leave through our Matua policy * Sustainable values – we’re proud to be B Corp™ certified * Community & connection – join our active Social Club * Easy commute – bus service to and from Rolleston with onboard Wi-Fi * Career growth – ongoing development and progression opportunities   Skills and Experience   The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:   * Experience in commercial or industrial cleaning (preferred but not essential). * Knowledge of environmental pathogens would be an advantage. * Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety. * Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work well with others.       About us – The Synlait Spirit    Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.    Be The Difference means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.    We Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.    We feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.    At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.  What's next? Apply now! Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. If you don’t hear from us regarding this role, please know that we will keep your details on file and consider you for future opportunities that match your skills and experience. Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.      #LI-KT1
Responsibilities
Maintain high hygiene and food safety standards by performing detailed cleaning of red line areas and processing equipment. Collaborate with production teams to resolve GMP issues and improve plant cleaning systems.
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