Beverage Blending Technician - 8-Month Contract

Asahi Beverages; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Asahi Beverages’ Papakura site is seeking a Blending Operator to support the blending facility, processing raw materials to meet the daily production schedule. You will work with a wider team, report to the Blending Coordinator, and ensure operations run safely and on time.

This 8-month fixed term contract operates on 8-hour rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights). You will handle weighing, mixing, quality checks, and maintain production records while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience blending operations in any industry.
• Experience with continuous improvement and achieving targets.
• Knowledge of quality checks and keeping production records.
• Strong safety focus and adherence to procedures.
• Ability to make quick decisions and solve problems.
• Strong numerical/mathematical skills.
• Clear communication skills (spoken and written).
• Comfortable learning new systems and using computers.

Responsibilities

• Be a key operator in the blending of a range of products.
• Interpret recipes and weigh, measure, and combine raw materials.
• Ensure no product losses by following processes and guidelines.
• Fill in and complete paperwork as required.
• Adapt to site needs and complete production tasks.
• Monitor raw material usage to minimise ingredient losses.
• General cleaning of areas, tools, machinery, and utensils.
• Communicate with co-workers and management verbally and by email/telephone.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and report anything out of the ordinary.
• Maintain a safe work environment including correct PPE usage.
• Participate in meetings and activities.

Skills

Blending operations experience

Continuous improvement

Quality checks & production records

Safety mindset

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Job description

Asahi Beverages’ Papakura site is seeking a Blending Operator to support the blending facility, processing raw materials to meet the daily production schedule. You will work with a wider team, report to the Blending Coordinator, and ensure operations run safely and on time.

This 8-month fixed term contract operates on 8-hour rotating shifts (days, afternoons, nights). You will handle weighing, mixing, quality checks, and maintain production records while upholding safety and quality standards.