Packaging Machine Operator

September 13, 2024

Heineken International B.V.

Auckland City

FULL TIME

Location: Auckland
Function: Supply Chain
Sub-Function: Supply Chain - Production
Type of Contract: Permanent

About us…
When you join DB Breweries, you join the global HEINEKEN whanau, where everyone is encouraged to be themselves, contribute their ideas, learn and grow as part of one of the largest beer and cider brewing companies in the world spanning 70 countries.
We believe diverse views make great brews, and the vibe in our team is very much reflected in our four values: PASSION for consumers and customers, CARE for people and planet, ENJOYMENT of life, and COURAGE to dream and pioneer. We offer a great range of employee benefits and positive culture which includes:

Free health, life and income protection insurances.
5% employer contribution to your Kiwisaver.
Free monthly allowance of beer, RTDs, cider or zero alcohol beverages.
20% employee discount at Star Hospitality venues (Kapura and Joylab resturants and bars).
‘Enjoyment of Life' leave (an extra day each year to do something you enjoy).
A range of other benefits including generous parental leave provisions, free confidential counselling support, digital wills, feminine hygiene products, retail discounts and more.
Free learning and wellbeing tools and leadership development programmes.
As a member of Mind The Gap, we’re committed to addressing gender pay gaps and we’ve also supported the Pacific Pay Gap Inquiry.
Flexible work arrangements for roles that can be performed remotely including work-from-home up to two days each week.
Free parking.

About this job…
We're looking for people to join us in permanent Packaging Operator roles on the following shifts based at our Waitemata Brewery in Otahuhu:

Weekly Rotating Shift: Monday to Friday (Week One 6.00am – 2.00pm then Week Two 10.00pm-6.00am, and then Week Three 2.00pm-10.00pm, rotating weekly).
Paid overtime possible on Saturdays and before/after shift.

This role is an ideal role for someone who has completed trade training/apprenticeship, engineering degree, or has 3+ years relevant experience in FMCG production or beverage packaging.
Training will be provided, and the team will work with you to provide the practical experience you need to go far within our business. But you need to be prepared to learn, work hard, and get up to speed quickly. We want the right people with the right attitude for our team. You'll join a committed, busy team who operate in a dynamic, fast paced environment to carry out production tasks, basic mechanical work, lab testing, and get involved in continuous improvement initiatives. You will have the opportunity to be involved in:

Operating high speed FMCG manufacturing machinery - including machine set up, changeovers, troubleshooting and cleaning.
Following standard operating procedures to ensure consistent production quality.
Ensure production records are completed accurately and on time.
Accurately completing and recording quality checks.
Cleaning production areas and equipment.
Following all hygiene, health and safety, and food safety requirements.

We offer a competitive starting rate, and this will increase over time as you develop new skills and learn new machinery.
About You:

Experience in food/FMCG production/manufacturing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment safety, effectively and productively.
Be physically fit and be able to repetitively perform manual handling duties (10kgs- 25kgs.).
Show commitment, reliability, punctuality, and initiative, demonstrate excellent work ethic, self-motivation, and be willing to go the extra mile.
Confidence in using technology.

Please note: We are not accepting candidates from recruitment agencies for this role.

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