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Equipment Operator - Dry Side

Danone

Balclutha

On-site

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

A leading dairy processing company is looking for a dedicated Equipment Operator – Dry Side in Balclutha. This full-time role involves operating and optimising equipment to produce infant formula powder while ensuring high hygiene standards and meeting production targets. The ideal candidate has proven experience in food manufacturing. A competitive reward package and inclusive work culture are offered.

Benefits

High-performing, collaborative team culture
Personalised learning opportunities
Health, life, and salary continuance insurance
26 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Share Subscription Plan
Performance-related incentives

Qualifications

  • Proven experience operating industrial equipment.
  • Strong understanding of process control principles.
  • Ability to interpret run sheets for product quality.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and optimise equipment for producing infant formula powder.
  • Monitor product quality and ensure output meets safety specifications.
  • Coordinate maintenance and contractor activities safely in production.

Skills

Proven experience operating industrial equipment in a food manufacturing or dairy processing environment
Strong understanding of process control principles
Ability to interpret run sheets and make precise adjustments to maintain product quality within specification
Sound problem-solving skills
Knowledge of permit-to-work systems
Commitment to maintaining high hygiene and sanitation standards
Proactive approach to meeting production targets
Job description

Danone Nutricia NZ is looking for a dedicated Equipment Operator – Dry Side to join our dynamic production team at our spray drying factory in Balclutha. You will be a key member of our Production team involved in the commitment to achieving business goals through attentiveness, adherence to procedures, and effective teamwork.

As an Equipment Operator – Dry Side, your primary responsibility will be the operation and optimisation of equipment to convert raw milk into infant formula powder. This includes monitoring product quality and ensuring consistent output that meets Danone’s stringent specifications.

This vacancy is a permanent full-time job, working in a rotating shift roster of 12-hour shifts, 2 days, 2 nights and 4 days off. Minimum guaranteed hours per week 42.

You will apply structured problem-solving techniques to address operational challenges and ensure smooth day-to-day production. As part of your responsibilities, you will issue and receive permits to work, coordinating maintenance and contractor activities safely within the production area. Maintaining a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the factory is essential, and you will be accountable for achieving powder production targets, ensuring the correct manufacturing of products, and upholding safe work practices at all times.

Responsibilities and Requirements

To be successful you will have:

  • Proven experience operating industrial equipment in a food manufacturing or dairy processing environment.
  • Strong understanding of process control principles.
  • Ability to interpret run sheets and make precise adjustments to maintain product quality within specification.
  • Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges.
  • Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe coordination of maintenance and contractor activities.
  • Commitment to maintaining high hygiene and sanitation standards in compliance with food safety regulations.
  • A proactive approach to meeting production targets and ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing practices.
About Us

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

  • A high-performing, collaborative team culture
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success
  • Competitive Total Reward package including Health, Life, and salary continuance insurance
  • 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
  • Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
  • Performance-related incentives and annual reviews

We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition.

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialised nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of New Zealand’s top places to work.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability at our company.

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