FFS Operator | Early Shift, Hands-On Machine Maintenance

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Avondale

On-site

NZD 48,000 - 56,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Bon Accord Products in New Zealand is seeking a Machine & Production Operator with hands-on Form-Fill-Seal experience to manage our filling equipment and keep two production lines running smoothly. You will set up, run, monitor and adjust machinery, perform efficient changeovers, and assist with routine first-line maintenance while maintaining safety and product quality.

This full-time, early-shift role offers a stable position with a supportive team and opportunities to contribute ideas and

Qualifications

Experience operating Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) machinery or similar automated packaging lines.
Strong mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand tools safely (no formal engineering degree required).
Practical problem-solving skills with a strict focus on safety and product quality.
High attention to detail regarding machine settings, weight checks, and record-keeping.
Food or beverage manufacturing experience is a bonus, but strong technical packaging experience in other sectors is welcome.

Responsibilities

Machine Operation: Set up, run, monitor, and shut down Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) machinery and conveyors safely across two production lines.
Changeovers & Adjustments: Perform efficient product and pack-size changeovers, set parameters, and tune machine settings.
First-Line Maintenance: Use your practical mechanical skills for routine checks, basic fixes, lubrication, and tool-based adjustments.
Quality Assurance: Monitor fill weights, seals, batch coding, and output standards to maintain high product quality.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose machine issues early, handle quick fixes, and clearly report complex faults to engineering.