New Zealand Starch Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets a range of products including specialty starches and sweeteners for food and industrial applications. As the leading provider of maize-based products to the New Zealand market, we also supply these products to the global market.
Due to operational demand, we are seeking highly motivated Shift Production Operators to accommodate our growing organisation. You will work within a friendly supportive team environment and you will be dedicated to product quality, manufacturing excellence, teamwork, and safety. The role is full-time (guaranteeing 40 hours per week) and permanent. It is based in Penrose, Auckland.
About the role and duties:
A Shift Production Operator is part of a factory team working on three rotating shifts - days, afternoons, and nights.

• Responsible for the operation and control of equipment associated with the manufacturing of food ingredients.
• Required to operate equipment in a safe manner in accordance with instructions and carry out quality assurance tests for the manufacturing process and maintain accurate records.
• On-the-job training will be given, including, learning with a fully trained operator, and supervision and testing by a Plant Supervisor.
• Once fully trained and experienced on each workstation, there will be the opportunity and requirement to move to other workstations within the manufacturing process.

Skills and Qualities:

• Must be available to work shifts
• A proactive-can-do attitude with an invested interest in continuous improvement and advancement in your role.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of secondary education.
• Can drive a forklift.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Able to learn new skills and processes.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing and/or computer-assisted process control in manufacturing would be an advantage.
• A good level of fitness and mobility.
• Needs to pass a medical examination.
• Able to work rotating shifts and prepared to work a reasonable amount of overtime.
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces.

What’s in it for you?

• An opportunity to advance your skills and capability by working alongside industry professionals.
• A collaborative team environment with a dynamic company in a high-growth sector.
• Medical service and consultation with accredited healthcare clinic.
• Competitive hourly rate and skills base pay opportunities (pay rate ranges from $28.00/hour - $30.00/hour)
• Free and secure on-site parking

A career in a growing company that is dedicated to economic, social, and environmental sustainability, a competitive package, and a fast-paced, challenging environment.
Applicants must be able to work in New Zealand without any ongoing work restrictions. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
If the above sounds like you, we want to hear from you, please apply online.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 – $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Rotating roster
• Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay
• Penal rates

Application Question(s):

• Can you work in a rotating shift?
• Are you eligible to work in New Zealand? What is your current work visa?

Education:

• NCEA Level 1 - 3 (Preferred)

Experience:

• Food Manufacturing Operation: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 1 Driver Licence (Preferred)