Production Operator

Te Rapa, Hamilton | 6-month Assignment | Full Time

Please note these roles will not suit part-time or holiday job seekers. Applicants will need NZ citizenship or residency to be considered.

Production is on the increase and we're looking for motivated Operators to join our clients manufacturing team.

About the Role

This is a 6-month assignment for performing operators. While initially temporary positions, there is an opportunity for the right candidates to be offered a permanent position in time.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Full-time Monday to Friday hours (6am – 2:30pm and 2:30pm – 11pm)
• Afternoon shift allowance
• Weekends off
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in food manufacturing

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating and monitoring production machinery
• Setting up and adjusting manufacturing equipment
• Preparing ingredients, packaging and production materials
• Filling, mixing, packing and stacking products
• Monitoring product quality throughout the production process
• Completing production records and documentation
• Cleaning equipment and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
• Assisting with machine changeovers
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Working safely and collaboratively to achieve daily production targets

We're Looking For

We're looking for people with strong personal values and a genuine work ethic. People who turn up every day, take pride in doing a good day's work, support their teammates, follows through on their commitments, and consistently do the right thing—even when no one is watching.

You'll also have:

• Machine operating or manufacturing experience
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• A strong focus on quality and food safety
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Physical fitness, including lifting up to 25kg on a regular basis

What Success Looks Like

You'll take pride in producing quality products, working safely, supporting your teammates and helping the business deliver premium products to customers around the world. You'll bring a positive attitude, embrace continuous improvement, be a clear communicator and consistently contribute to a culture of quality, accountability and respect.

Interested? Apply now

As part of our recruitment and selection criteria, applicants will be required to provide favourable reference checks from two recent supervisors, undergo pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol testing and clear Ministry of Justice criminal history checks.