Automated Food Production Operator

PepsiCo Inc.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Benefits

20 weeks parental leave

Free take-home product

Onsite parking

Job summary

Bluebird Foods Ltd, a PepsiCo owned brand in New Zealand, is seeking a Process Operator for our Wiri site. The role operates heavily automated packaging and cooking machinery in a permanent full-time capacity, with data entry and quality checks as part of daily duties.

We value safety, reliability and strong communication. Benefits include wellness programs, 20 weeks parental leave, free take-home product weekly, onsite parking, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum NCEA Level 1-3 or Equivalent.
• Previous experience with processing machine operation is advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of HACCP/GMP is advantageous.
• Safety conscious.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• A high mechanical aptitude with strong attention to detail, safety and reliability.
• Work as part of an efficient Food Production Team.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial cooking equipment and production machinery.
• Operate the heavily robotic machinery that packages our chips into packets, and also into boxes.
• Record, report and input accurate data into computerised systems.
• Ensure flavour testing is completed effectively, and accurate flavour is supplied in accordance with product runs.
• Complete quality checks as required, with management of materials and waste.

Skills

Safety conscious

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

NCEA Level 1-3 or Equivalent

Job description

Bluebird Foods Ltd, a PepsiCo owned brand in New Zealand, is seeking a Process Operator for our Wiri site. The role operates heavily automated packaging and cooking machinery in a permanent full-time capacity, with data entry and quality checks as part of daily duties.

We value safety, reliability and strong communication. Benefits include wellness programs, 20 weeks parental leave, free take-home product weekly, onsite parking, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.