Machine Operator

Work Visa required:  All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.
 
About the company
The business processes animal by-products from freezing works into valuable products, including meat and bone meal and tallow for export. Its processing plant operates year-round, with a small, experienced team keeping production moving.
 
About the role
The starting rate is $29.36 per hour, with $37.36 per hour for hours worked over 50 each week. Rates increase as you learn to run the plant.
  
You’ll receive hands-on training from an experienced operator and work with a small team. This is a warm processing environment with a strong odour from animal by-products, so it will suit someone comfortable with the realities of industrial production.
  
Duties

• Permanent night shift role - Monday to Friday, 5 pm to 5 am
• Occasional Saturday shifts
• Monitor and operate the processing plant throughout the night shift
• Respond promptly to alarms, faults and changes in production
• Use a loader to feed incoming material into the plant
• Fill meal bags and load containers using a forklift
• Complete routine cleaning and work safely with the night shift team

Skills and experience

• Experience operating machinery in a production or processing environment
• Current Forklift licence essential
• Experience driving front loader preferred but training can be given
• Experience in similar environment with animal products/by-products
• Ability to respond calmly when equipment faults occur
• Physically fit
• Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts in a warm environment with a strong odour
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

• Starting wage of $29.36 ph. After 50 hours work, rate increases to $37.36 ph
• Once training fully complete, rate increases to $31.75 ph, with increase to $39.75 ph after 50 hours
• Holiday Pay
• KiwiSaver
• Weekly Pay

How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter. If you have any questions, please call Kelly on [021 0805 9717](tel:021 0805 9717) quoting reference #1686427.
  
Shortlisting for this role will be ongoing.
  
There are no visa/sponsorship opportunities available with this role. This is a permanent position, therefore only applicants with full, valid, permanent working rights will be considered.