2 x Fixed Term Production Operators

Goodman Fielder Pty Limited; Palmerston North; Hybrid; NZD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Fielder Longburn Dairy site in Palmerston North is hiring for fixed-term Production Operators to join the Cultured Foods team. On-the-job training provided with a pathway to extension beyond the initial term.

Shifts run 05:30–14:30 in week 1 and 14:15–23:15 in week 2, Monday to Friday, with overtime opportunities and a supportive team environment. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience or a forklift license and be able to lift up to 20 kg.

Qualifications

• Adherence to health and safety rules and site policies.
• Maintain high product quality standards.
• Operate equipment according to site standards.
• Able to lift up to 20 kg.
• Collaborate to develop a high performing team.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill and pack a range of dairy products.
• Operate and monitor machinery as required.
• Support team with day-to-day production tasks.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness of the work area.

Skills

Forklift license

Mechanical experience

Health & safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

# 2 x Fixed Term Production Operators | New Zealand18-Sep-2026GF/GF/GFNZ/2527ANew Zealand| | || --- | --- || Category: | Manufacturing || Position Type: | Full Time || Attachments: | No File Attached || Application Close Date: | 09-Oct-2026 |### Job Description**Look No Further!**Hourly rates from $27 - $30Exceptional overtime rates**Our Opportunity**At Goodman Fielder **Longburn Dairy site** our purpose is making everyday food, better for everyone. We own a host of iconic brands that generations of Kiwis have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week.Working at our manufacturing site in Longburn Palmerston North is a chance to join a friendly work environment where you can feel part of a bigger team, we will reward you with a competitive hourly rate and exceptional overtime rates and help you to achieve personal and professional growth and development.We are looking to fill three operator roles, for the Cultured Foods team**. Full on the job training will be given**, where you will be part of a team filling and packing a great range of dairy products. Initially these roles will be fixed term with the potential to extend.**Job Description****Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, Starting at 05:30 to 14:30 week one and 14:15 to 23:15 week two.****Key accountabilities of the role include:*** Ensure all health and safety rules, standards and policies are adhered to, including reporting any incidents or near misses to the Supervisor.* Ensure the highest product quality standards are maintained.* Ensure all equipment is operated according to Site standards.* Make an active contribution to the team environment by sharing knowledge and collaborating with others to develop a high performing team.* Assist with maintaining a clean work environment to comply with expected standards.* Capable of lifting up to 20kgs* Mechanical experience and/ or a current Forklift license (desirable)If this sounds like you, please apply now by going to https://goodmanfielder.com/careers