Powder Packing Operator - Fixed Term and Permanent

Packing Operator – Powder Operations

About Open Country Dairy Group

Open Country Dairy Group is New Zealand’s largest independent dairy manufacturer, producing high-quality dairy ingredients and consumer products for customers around the world. With operations across New Zealand, we are proud to offer a safe, supportive and collaborative workplace where people can learn, grow and make a real contribution.

Join our Waikato Powder team based at Horotiu and Waharoa

We are looking for motivated and reliable Packing Operators to join our friendly Waikato Powder Operations team at Horotiu and Waharoa. We have two fixed-term positions and one Permanent position available.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on, 4 off roster — 2 days, 2 nights, then 4 off. In this hands-on role, you will handle and tip ingredients, operate powder packing and AMF packing lines, manage product handling and documentation, maintain cleaning and housekeeping standards, and work with production, quality, warehouse and maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly.

About you – attitude counts

Experience in food manufacturing or powder packing would be helpful, but what we value most is a great attitude, reliability, willingness to learn and a genuine commitment to working safely.

• A combined Health and Safety plus Food Safety and Quality mindset, with pride in doing things properly
• Experience in food, process, manufacturing or production environments, ideally with automated equipment
• Clear communication, good literacy and numeracy, and basic computer confidence
• Mechanical aptitude, practical problem-solving skills and the fitness to repeatedly lift 25kg bags over a shift would be advantageous
• A positive, team-focused approach and willingness to get stuck in
• A current right to work in New Zealand
• Forklift experience or a first aid certificate would be an advantage

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution and helps you build your skills. In return, we offer a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for internal and external upskilling, and the chance to grow your career in the dairy industry.