Production Operator - Night Shift - New Zealand Jobs Opening

September 13, 2024

ZIWI

Napier

Production Operator - Night Shift

ZIWI Limited is recognised as a leading pet nutrition company and is setting the standard globally using only NZ locally sourced natural and free-range ingredients. We have a passionate and dedicated team who are incredibly proud of the products we make and love sharing them globally. We are proud to have recently been awarded Hawke’s Bay ASB Exporter of the Year 2024.
Our state of the art super kitchen in Awatoto is equipped with the latest processing technology and allows for the development of new product lines, ensuring ZIWI maintains its global leadership in the air-dried pet food category.
We are seeking a skilled Production Operator with food production experience to become part of our hardworking night shift team at ZIWI. Based at the Awatoto site, this role works a 12 hour shift from 6pm to 6am on a 4 on, 4 off roster.
Key responsibilities for the Production Operator include:

Preparation and delivery of raw materials into production machinery
Operation of production equipment
Monitoring the production process, including performing tests and checks
Following SOPs/operational instructions and procedures, including those from Team Leaders
Maintaining good personal and plant hygiene at all times

What we are looking for:

A strong record of reliability, ideally within in food manufacturing or production process (FMCG) environment
Ability to operate a range of production equipment
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
A health and safety champion that supports a safe and drug free workplace
A knowledge of clean down processes
A reasonable level of fitness with the ability to lift up to 20kg

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic, rapidly growing business with a global footprint. Our K.I.W.I values of Kindness (Manaaki), Integrity (Pono) Will (Pūkeke) and Ingenuity (Auahatanga) ensure that we are an organisation where you can feel that you are respected, surrounded with honesty and hardworking kaimahi with the support to grow and develop. If that sounds like a place where you can see your skills and experience will be valued, we encourage you to apply now!
All applicants must have current NZ residency or a valid work visa to apply and will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, drug and alcohol screening as part of ZIWI’s commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available