Afternoon Shift Baker & Production Operator

Arnott's Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Discounted company products

Job summary

Arnott's Group is seeking an Operations Team Member - Baker for our Afternoon Shift at the Avondale site in Auckland. The role blends bakery expertise with broader production and packaging duties to manufacture high-quality products while upholding safety and GMP standards.

You will participate in ingredient prep, mixing, forming, baking, machine operation, changeovers, packing, and continuous improvement initiatives as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Recognised Bakery Qualification or equivalent trade certification.
• Experience operating bakery equipment within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of bakery processes including ingredient preparation, mixing, forming, and baking.
• Understanding of food safety, quality, hygiene, and GMP requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and committed to quality outcomes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and operate bakery equipment across mixing, forming, and baking processes.
• Set up, adjust, operate, and complete changeovers on bakery machinery.
• Monitor product quality and process performance to ensure products meet specification.
• Support production and packaging operations, including machine operation and packing activities.
• Follow GMP, food safety, quality, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Complete production records and quality checks accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and production trials.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Bakery operations

Food safety

Quality control

Teamwork

Education

Bakery qualification

Tools

Bakery machinery

Job description

Arnott's Group is seeking an Operations Team Member - Baker for our Afternoon Shift at the Avondale site in Auckland. The role blends bakery expertise with broader production and packaging duties to manufacture high-quality products while upholding safety and GMP standards.

You will participate in ingredient prep, mixing, forming, baking, machine operation, changeovers, packing, and continuous improvement initiatives as part of a collaborative team.