Production Operator

About the role

The position is based onsite in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, within a food manufacturing facility that produces functional fruit ingredients. You will join a creative, solution‑oriented team and work rotating 12‑hour shifts (day and night) to support continuous production.

Key responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing and assist with equipment calibration.
• Operate various process equipment safely and efficiently.
• Run automated packing machines and carry out general packing duties.
• Operate a forklift for material handling as required.
• Load, mix, and prepare ingredients for production processes.
• Generate labels and complete basic computer‑related tasks.
• Support the Shift Manager with role‑specific operational duties.

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 advantageous.

Required skills

• Forklift operation
• Equipment calibration
• Quality control testing
• Automated packing machine operation
• Material handling
• Label generation
• Basic computer tasks

What we offer

• Clean and safe working environment with secure on‑site parking.
• Starting hourly rate of $28.30 NZD.
• Additional $5.00 NZD per hour night‑shift allowance.
• Opportunities for progression to Quality Control Operator, Loading Operator, Process Operator and other roles.