Factory Hand (Supervising / 2IC / Maintenance Capability)

Quality Approved Suppliers (NZ) Ltd; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Approved Suppliers (NZ) Ltd in Washdyke, South Island, is seeking a Factory Hand with Supervisory / 2IC / Maintenance capability. This hands-on, shop-floor role offers permanent full-time employment with overtime as needed and potential supervisory input as we get to know you.

We prioritise Health & Safety, Quality and Productivity, and value leadership, reliability and teamwork in a robust production environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership aptitude and ability to develop people.
• Team player with reliable work ethic and integrity.
• Willingness to follow instructions, systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Spend up to 3 months on the shop floor to become expert in processes.
• Take leading responsibility for day-to-day operation with another supervisor.
• Involve in administrative and maintenance tasks, 80/20 hands-on split.
• Uphold Health & Safety, Quality and Productivity as core values.
• Provide support to the team and help create a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Attendance

Mechanical aptitude

Safety focus

Drug test compliant

Commute to work

Job description

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Factory Hand (Supervising / 2IC / Maintenance Capability)

Quality Approved Suppliers (NZ) Ltd – Washdyke, South Island

Come and join our small Team in this busy, pivotal, largely hands‑on production role. For the right person - we offer permanent, rock‑solid, secure, steady, full‑time income (with some overtime required).

Established in 1992, we are New Zealand’s leading supplier of premium Beef Dripping. We're proud our product is 100% Pure, 100% Local, and 100% Natural. People who care about what they eat and how it tastes are rediscovering simple, unprocessed food .. healthier, with no additives or preservatives. Truly, Nature’s Essence of Great Taste.

This is a hands‑on focused, shop floor role - with opportunity for supervisory input (how much depends on what we decide once we get to know you). Ours is a robust work environment, so it's not for the faint‑hearted. You'll be part of producing an ethical food product we've literally been eating since the beginning of time …

You will need to be who you say you are, committed to mucking in, working with others, pulling your weight, and doing what it takes. You'll “own” what you do, and will have previously demonstrated real leadership aptitude, capability and experience - preferably, in a production / manufacturing environment, or similar. You’ll “walk the talk”, knowing leading by example is the only way (and whinging about it is not). You will be focused on our “givens” (Health and Safety, and Quality) – while also keeping Productivity and the rest of our Core Values as a high priority.

As a potential leader, you'll be focused on listening, developing people, supporting an atmosphere where people feel their contribution is valued, and fostering great teamwork. It's really all about providing others with the support they need, to excel (all while upholding acceptable standards of performance, of course).

First, you’ll spend up to 3 months working on the shop floor, focused on becoming an expert in all of our processes. Once up‑to‑speed, you’ll partner with another to take the leading responsibility for the day‑to‑day operation and running of our small Plant. This will include input into associated administrative, as well as maintenance tasks – but expect your work to remain at least 80 / 20 (roughly at least 80% hands‑on).

You don’t have to be a rocket scientist or a superstar .. just have a clear track record of being an actual rock .. solid, steady, reliable, versatile, dependable, and up to the task (both physically and mentally). Some might say old school (doesn't mean you are actually old, lol). If you are the kind of person we’re looking for .. then We Need You! …

You'll be somebody who likes to work at a job that provides you with some physical exercise.

first and foremost, a great personal work ethic - including reliability, punctuality, excellent attendance, and a "can do, will do" attitude?

leadership capability and aptitude – with a ready willingness to roll your sleeves up, and go the extra mile?

able to take sole‑charge responsibility, where necessary

self‑motivation - a safe pair of hands, and willing to dig deep and do what it takes to get the job done right?

in good enough shape - with a great medical / ACC track‑record?

robustness and resilience - with a desire to keep reasonably fit ("move it or lose it")?

an irrepressibly positive attitude (including towards Health and Safety, Quality, and Productivity)?

able to follow instructions, systems, and procedures, and focus on the task at hand?

high standards of honesty, and integrity

a great Team player - able to get on well with others, avoiding conflict and drama?

can confidently pass a drug test, on an ongoing basis?

have your own reliable means of getting to work?

of average to above‑average height (this is an important health and safety requirement, in our workplace)?

a mechanical aptitude (so you can take repairs and maintenance in your stride)?

a tidy appearance, with good personal hygiene?

the ability to do the limited amount of associated admin/paperwork

We're seasonally busy, so your engagement will see your day go fast .. and there’s the opportunity to earn extra $$$ more weeks than not.

Due to the nature of this vacancy, we expect we will only consider your application if you ALREADY RESIDE (or are immediately about to, in any case) within a reasonable commuting distance of our workplace in Washdyke, Timaru.