Food Manufacturing Machine Operator – Day/Evening Shifts

Alpha Recruitment; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift allowance

Ongoing training and development

Career progression potential

Job summary

Canary Enterprises Ltd in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking motivated Operators to join their dairy manufacturing team. Roles are full-time, Monday to Friday, with morning and afternoon shifts and an afternoon shift allowance.

The company emphasizes teamwork, ongoing training and a pathway to long-term careers in global dairy markets. Ideal candidates have machine operating or manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, a focus on quality and food safety, good communication, and the

Qualifications

• Machine operating or manufacturing experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Strong focus on quality and food safety.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Physical fitness, including lifting up to 25kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Set up and adjust manufacturing equipment.
• Prepare ingredients, packaging and production materials.
• Fill, mix, pack and stack products.
• Monitor product quality throughout production.
• Complete production records and documentation.
• Clean equipment and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Assist with machine changeovers.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine operating experience

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Quality and food safety

Physical fitness

Job description

Canary Enterprises Ltd in Hamilton, New Zealand, is seeking motivated Operators to join their dairy manufacturing team. Roles are full-time, Monday to Friday, with morning and afternoon shifts and an afternoon shift allowance.

The company emphasizes teamwork, ongoing training and a pathway to long-term careers in global dairy markets. Ideal candidates have machine operating or manufacturing experience, strong mechanical aptitude, a focus on quality and food safety, good communication, and the