Dairy Spray-Drying Operator | Growth & Quality Focus

Thornton Tomasetti; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Abbott in New Zealand is seeking a Production Operator based at the Pokeno Plant to operate the production process and achieve safety, quality, and output goals. You will run the spray drying line, follow standard procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement within a committed team.

The role requires 3–5 years in spray drying and a relevant food/dairy qualification, with focus on safety, problem solving, and effective communication with peers and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Completion of all assigned training to this role by the scheduled due date is mandatory.
• Relevant qualification in food or dairy processing, e.g., NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing, is preferred.
• 3–5 years in spray drying.
• Problem solving and fault-finding experience would be an advantage.
• Food or manufacturing experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the achievement of plant operational targets.
• Carry out basic problem-solving within plant operations.
• Follow standard procedures and work instructions, with support from senior staff as required.
• Identify and respond to basic process variations as required.
• Minimize process failures through adherence to standard practices and timely action.
• Adjust routine tasks as needed based on changing work requirements.
• Use quality, production, maintenance, and health and safety systems as required.
• Communicate clearly with team members, Shift Team Leaders, and other staff.
• Attend regular departmental meetings with relevant manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.
• Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met.
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Team communication

Safety awareness

Education

NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing

Job description

Abbott in New Zealand is seeking a Production Operator based at the Pokeno Plant to operate the production process and achieve safety, quality, and output goals. You will run the spray drying line, follow standard procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement within a committed team.

The role requires 3–5 years in spray drying and a relevant food/dairy qualification, with focus on safety, problem solving, and effective communication with peers and supervisors.