Food Manufacturing Machine Operator — Growth & Safety

Yellow Bites LTD; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellow Bites LTD is seeking a Machine Operator in New Zealand to operate and monitor food-manufacturing machinery, ensuring quality and efficiency across production lines.

You will prepare batter and cream mixes, perform quality checks, and maintain records while adhering to health, safety, and GMP standards. The role involves teamwork with production and engineering and requires flexibility for shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing environments.
• Physically fit for long periods and able to lift up to 20 kg.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality.
• Reliable, motivated and eager to learn new skills.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving abilities.
• Forklift experience or licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor food-manufacturing machinery to meet production targets.
• Prepare batter and cream mixes and perform line quality checks.
• Maintain accurate production records and report faults promptly.
• Follow health, safety, hygiene, GMP and environmental procedures.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to hit daily goals.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Physical fitness

Health and safety commitment

Learner mindset

Communication and teamwork

Forklift licence (advantage)

Job description

Yellow Bites LTD is seeking a Machine Operator in New Zealand to operate and monitor food-manufacturing machinery, ensuring quality and efficiency across production lines.

You will prepare batter and cream mixes, perform quality checks, and maintain records while adhering to health, safety, and GMP standards. The role involves teamwork with production and engineering and requires flexibility for shifts.