Drymill Operator

Pan Pac Forest Products Limited; Whirinaki; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure employment

Learning & development

Wellbeing programme

Life insurance for you

Life insurance for partner

Subsidised medical insurance

Discounted petrol

Retail discounts

Firewood allocation

Relocation costs

Family events

Job summary

Pan Pac Forest Products Limited in Whirinaki (15 minutes north of Napier) is seeking a Machine Operator for the Drymill. You will safely operate multiple machine centres, contribute to accurate customer orders, and rotate through areas to develop a broad production skillset.

Full training is provided, with ongoing development opportunities and a supportive learning environment. This role runs on rotating 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, at our Whirinaki site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong work ethic and safety-focused mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to collaborate with others to achieve production goals.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple machine centres safely and efficiently.
• Contribute to meeting daily production targets and orders.
• Rotate through work areas and shift patterns as required.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

About the role

Join our Drymill team and play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards for customers around the world. As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of multiple machine centres within the Drymill. You will help ensure customer orders are processed accurately, safely, and to specification.

Full training will be provided, giving you the opportunity to become skilled across multiple machine centres and gain a broad understanding of our production process. Regular rotation between work areas ensures a varied role and ongoing development of your skills.

Machine centres include:

• Forklift Operations
• Infeed Station
• Grade Station
• Stacker
• Wrap Bay
• Other specialised equipment

This is a rotating shift position working 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday. You will rotate weekly through the following shift patterns:

• Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm
• Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am

This role is based at our Whirinaki site, located just 15 minutes north of Napier.

We offer

• Secure employment
• A supportive learning and development environment
• Wellbeing programme
• Free life insurance for you and discounted life insurance for your partner
• Subsidised medical insurance for you and your family
• Discounted petrol
• Retail discounts
• Annual firewood allocation
• Relocation costs
• Family friendly events

About us

We add value to our natural resources. Our business is renewables, and we have been a part of New Zealand's bio-based economy for 50 years. We grow, process, and deliver quality radiata products to national and international markets. Sustainability and safety are the foundations of our business. We have a team of over 400 full time staff and 400 contractors. We care for our people, the environment and our community.

About you

We are looking for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and takes pride in getting the job done safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Proven experience in a practical, hands-on role within a manufacturing, industrial, forestry, or similar environment
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• A proactive, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• The ability to remain focused and perform well in a fast-paced environment
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to work effectively with others to achieve production goals

If this sounds like you, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Pan Pac is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.