Dairy Production Line Technician — Precision & Training

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave

On-the-job training

Employee discount

Stable employment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Line Technician for a dairy facility in Queenstown. The role focuses on the operation and upkeep of automated production lines to ensure safe, efficient processing of dairy products.

You will monitor line performance, perform routine maintenance, and conduct quality checks to support high output. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience with production machinery in manufacturing, a solid mechanical aptitude, and a working knowledge of GMP and food

Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining production machinery in manufacturing.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for routine maintenance tasks.
• Understanding of GMP and food safety principles.
• Ability to read operating manuals and technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor automated production machinery and equipment according to established procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and sanitation of production lines and equipment.
• Conduct quality checks at various stages of production, ensuring products meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical and operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Adhere strictly to all food safety, hygiene, and health and safety regulations.
• Record production data, including output, waste, and operational parameters.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors and colleagues to meet production schedules and targets.
• Identify and report any equipment malfunctions or quality deviations to maintenance or supervisory staff.
• Assist with changeovers between different product runs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Production machinery operation

Troubleshooting

GMP knowledge

Reading manuals

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Line Technician for a dairy facility in Queenstown. The role focuses on the operation and upkeep of automated production lines to ensure safe, efficient processing of dairy products.

You will monitor line performance, perform routine maintenance, and conduct quality checks to support high output. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' experience with production machinery in manufacturing, a solid mechanical aptitude, and a working knowledge of GMP and food