Dairy Production Operator - Full-Time, Training & Growth

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Canary Enterprises Ltd in Hamilton is seeking motivated Operators to join their manufacturing team on a full-time basis. Roles run Monday to Friday with early and late shifts, and a shift allowance for afternoons.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and commit to continuous training and development within a dairy production context. The successful candidates will operate and monitor production lines, set up equipment, prepare materials, and ensure product quality while

Qualifications

• Machine operating or manufacturing experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• A strong focus on quality and food safety.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Physical fitness, including lifting up to 25kg on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring production machinery.
• Setting up and adjusting manufacturing equipment.
• Preparing ingredients, packaging and production materials.
• Filling, mixing, packing and stacking products.
• Monitoring product quality throughout the production process.
• Completing production records and documentation.
• Cleaning equipment and maintaining housekeeping standards.
• Assisting with machine changeovers.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Working safely and collaboratively to achieve daily production targets.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Quality focus

Food safety

Teamwork

Job description

Canary Enterprises Ltd in Hamilton is seeking motivated Operators to join their manufacturing team on a full-time basis. Roles run Monday to Friday with early and late shifts, and a shift allowance for afternoons.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and commit to continuous training and development within a dairy production context. The successful candidates will operate and monitor production lines, set up equipment, prepare materials, and ensure product quality while