Production Operator – Manufacturing (Mount Maunganui)

About the role

Join Taura Natural Ingredients in Mount Maunganui as a Production Operator. You will work on a modern food‑manufacturing line, supporting quality, safety and efficiency while contributing to the production of functional fruit ingredients.

Key responsibilities

• Perform quality‑control testing and assist with equipment calibration.
• Operate various process and automated packing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Run packing machines, carry out general packing duties and generate product labels.
• Operate a forklift for material handling, loading, mixing and preparing ingredients.
• Complete basic computer‑related tasks related to production documentation.
• Support the Shift Manager with operational duties and shift‑change activities.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation skills.
• Collaborative team player with a positive, “can‑do” attitude.
• Physically fit, enthusiastic and proactive in daily tasks.
• Ambitious with potential for growth within the business.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing, especially plant‑based production, is an advantage.

Required skills

• Forklift operation.
• Equipment calibration.
• Quality‑control testing.
• Operating automated packing machines.
• Basic computer tasks (label generation, data entry).

What we offer

• Clean, safe working environment with on‑site parking.
• 12‑hour rotating shift pattern with night‑shift allowance.
• Starting hourly rate of $28.30 (NZD) plus $5.00 night‑shift premium.
• Clear progression pathways to Quality Control, Loading or Process Operator roles.