Chemical Production Process Workers

Recruitment Now; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market pay

Temp-to-perm potential

Full training

PPE provided

Supportive team environment

Experience in chemical production

Job summary

Recruitment Now is seeking reliable Process Workers to join a busy chemical production environment in Rolleston, Canterbury. This long-term role offers above-market wages, full training and specialist PPE.

Shifts available Monday to Friday with options for overtime and 12-hour starts during busy periods. You will perform stacking, packing, quality checks, and production documentation, with regular lifting (15–25 kg) and forklift training optional.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to perform regular manual handling.
• Good level of English communication.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Stacking, packing and labelling.
• Chemical production and processing.
• Regular lifting and manual handling (15–25 kg).
• Inward and outward goods.
• Quality checks.
• Completing production records and documentation.
• Forklift operation where required (training available).
• Following production procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

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Chemical Production Process Workers Wanted – Rolleston

About the Role

Recruitment Now is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Process Workers to join a busy chemical production environment. Long-term employment, competitive pay with an additional $2 per hour chemical production allowance on offer and full training and specialised PPEs are provided.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who is physically fit, safety-focused and comfortable working in a production environment involving chemical products.

Location & Hours:

Rolleston, Canterbury: Monday to Friday | Morning: 6:00am–2:30pm | Afternoon: 2:00pm–10:30pm | Morning and afternoon shifts available.

During the first few weeks, you may be required to work up to 12-hour shifts to meet production requirements. Overtime and weekend work may also be available, so applicants must be flexible and prepared to work additional hours when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Stacking, packing and labelling
• Chemical production and processing
• Regular lifting and manual handling from 15kgs to 25kgs
• Inward and outward goods
• Quality checks
• Completing production records and documentation
• Forklift operation where required (option to be trained and gain forklift license)
• Following production procedures and health and safety requirements
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

About You

• Be physically fit and comfortable with regular manual handling
• Have a good level of English communication
• Have basic computer literacy
• Demonstrate strong health and safety awareness
• Be able to follow procedures and maintain accurate documentation
• Have good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Be reliable, punctual and committed to long-term work
• Work well as part of a small, close-knit team
• Be comfortable working with chemical products
• Have forklift experience or a current licence (preferred but not essential)

What We Offer

• Above-market wages
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunity for the right person
• Full training provided
• All required PPE provided
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in chemical production and processing

Why Recruitment Now?

At Recruitment Now, we connect Kiwi employers with talented individuals across New Zealand. Our employees get the opportunity to work with some of the country’s leading manufacturing and production companies. We recruit from within our communities to support them - giving our clients and candidates a personalised, reliable service. That's why we are specialists in the Manufacturing & Production Labour Market.

Note

Applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to drug check and conviction check, prior to appointment to this role.

Applicants must have full New Zealand working rights. (No Visa Sponsorship is provided)