Panel Control Operator

About the role

Meadow Fresh, part of Goodman Fielder, is looking for a Control Room Operator to join its team at the Meadow Fresh site in Christchurch, where teams turn milk into dairy beverages. This is a permanent position covering a 4 on 4 off roster, with shifts from 5am to 5pm, or afternoon/evening from 12:30pm to 12:30am, or 5pm to 5am.

Key responsibilities

• Receive raw milk
• Process milk through computer-controlled systems, separating, homogenising and pasteurising it
• Mix flavored products as required, which involves lifting 25kg bags
• Operate equipment to set standards
• Document key production information with attention to detail
• Confirm end-of-day checks and housekeeping sign-offs
• Deliver quality product meeting Food Safety and Hygiene standards

Required profile

• Experience in a food/hygienic manufacturing environment (preferred)
• NCEA Level 1 English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role
• Quality conscious, customer focused, punctual and reliable
• Team player with a willingness and aptitude to learn

Required skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and MS Word
• Ability to learn SAP
• Mechanical aptitude

What we offer

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Up to 9% superannuation
• Free annual health checks
• Bread and milk available daily for staff on site
• Over-time rates and shift allowances