Dairy Plant Operator - Hands-On Growth & Training

Westland Milk Products; Hokitika; In loco; NZD 52.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Westland Milk Products in Hokitika seeks a Plant Operator to help run our dairy plant safely and efficiently, reporting to Supervisors and the Production Manager. You’ll work on shift to meet production targets and maintain product quality.

The role offers on-the-job training, competency assessments and targeted courses, with a clear path to grow your plant expertise. Dairy industry experience is preferred, but attitude and willingness to learn matter most.

Competenze

• Dairy industry experience is preferred but attitude and willingness to learn matter.
• Strong focus on health and safety, food safety and quality.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Able to pick up new concepts quickly.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to learn.
• Interest in ongoing training and continuous improvement.

Mansioni

• Operate the plant to stay on track with the production schedule and maximise product yield.
• Keep product within target specs and follow SOPs to minimise rework.
• Spot faults and solve problems, collaborating with Maintenance, Electrical and Automation teams.
• Follow safe work practices and keep the plant and areas clean and hygienic.
• Record shift information on the DMS performance board.
• Apply 5S and PDCA-style continuous improvement to reduce waste and boost performance.

Conoscenze

Dairy industry experience

Health and safety

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Quick learner

Basic computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Formazione

NCEA Level 3

Descrizione del lavoro

Westland Milk Products in Hokitika seeks a Plant Operator to help run our dairy plant safely and efficiently, reporting to Supervisors and the Production Manager. You’ll work on shift to meet production targets and maintain product quality.

The role offers on-the-job training, competency assessments and targeted courses, with a clear path to grow your plant expertise. Dairy industry experience is preferred, but attitude and willingness to learn matter most.