Factory Process Worker (Casual)

Addiction Pet Foods; Te Puke; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local pet food manufacturer in Te Puke is seeking Factory Process Workers to assist in packing and handling raw materials. Responsibilities include packing products accurately, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in pick/packing and be physically fit to lift products up to 25 kgs. This casual employment offers flexible shifts including mornings, mid shifts, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in lifting products up to 25 kgs.
• Able to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Packing bags of finished product.
• Accurate record-keeping of packed finished goods.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.
• Loading of raw materials.
• Assisting in other departments as needed.

Skills

Pick/Packing experience

High numeracy and literacy

High accuracy

High sense of urgency

Physically fit

Job description

FACTORY PROCESS WORKERS (Loaders/Packers)

Casual Employment (willing to work in morning, mid shift and night shift and weekends)

Location: Te Puke, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Responsibilities & Job Description

Work Scope of Loader/ Packer:

• Packing bags of finished product to correct weights and targets.
• Packaging is stacked safely on pallets ready for export (guidelines to be advised).
• Accurate record-keeping of packed finished goods & identify problems / QC production records.
• Traying and or packing of Raw Dehydrated Foods.
• Batch bags of raw materials to correct weights and targets.
• Batched product is stacked safely on pallets ready for production (guidelines to be advised).
• Loading of raw materials to prepare for production.
• Accurate record-keeping of batched raw materials & identify problems / QC production records.
• Producing Raw Dehydrated Foods and being a backup for Extrusion.
• Adhere to Plant Health & Safety requirements.
• Any other tasks as reasonably required.

Work Scope Of Material Handler

• Helps with inwards Goods: Truck/Container unloading, checking, inspecting, and reporting of goods received and ensuring they are of accurate quantity, type, and of acceptable quality. Unload, label, and store safely.
• Helps check forklift at the beginning of every shift, maintain forklift by completing preventative maintenance, requirements and arrange repairs thru management.
• Helps check for stock levels and cycle counts to be done as directed.
• Selects space for storage and arranging for a product to be placed in the designated areas - optimise space utilization.
• Stores all stock and product away safely, this includes rubbish inside and outside - pallets included.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, racking, pallet area, and workstations clean, tidy, and rubbish-free, maintaining a clean shipping supply area, in compliance with rules and regulations.
• Uses mechanical handling equipment with care when moving around the worksite.
• Moves raw materials, packaging, and finished product through the warehouse from receipt to truck/container
• Assists on an ad hoc basis in other departments: ie batching, packing, etc. Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results.
• Maintains quality service by following workplace standards.
• Rubbish/Recycling Days: Tuesday/Thursdays: Ensure all rubbish and recyclables are in the correct bins at the end of your shift the day before.
• If you are in a situation that you have no work to complete - it is your responsibility to discuss with your supervisor your options.
• Utilizing proper safety techniques when handling a variety of materials and equipment.
• Taking all precautionary measures in an attempt to prevent serious accidents.
• Handling hazardous and sensitive materials according to established procedures.
• In the event that you are the last person on your shift for the day, ensure all doors, windows are locked and lights and electrical equipment are turned off - Warehouse, Packaging Room - exterior doors and yard gate at Warehouse end.

Prerequisites

• Pick/Packing experience.
• Experience in lifting products up to 25 kgs.
• High numeracy and literacy.
• High accuracy.
• High sense of urgency.
• Physically Fit.
• Able to follow instructions.