Food Process Worker & Machine Operator

Bidvest New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 39.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Staff purchasing privileges

PPE & training provided

Team environment

Well-established company

Descripción de la vacante

Aspire Foods Auckland, part of Simply Food Solutions, is seeking Process Workers / Machine Operators for our Mt Wellington, Auckland facility. You will operate machines, handle packing/labeling, and manage stock while following strict SOPs to ensure top-quality products. Teamwork and safety are essential in this role.

Hours are 6:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Some overtime and occasional weekend work may be required.

Formación

• Previous food processing experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks, as the role involves regular heavy lifting.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure products meet required quality standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Responsabilidades

• Operate machines and assist in meat processing.
• Perform manual handling and packing/labeling of products.
• Manage stock and assist with stock control.
• Follow standard operating procedures and maintain food safety and workplace safety.

Conocimientos

Food processing experience

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety & hygiene

Fork hoist licence

Descripción del empleo

The Position:

Aspire Foods Auckland is part of Simply Food Solutions, a leading food manufacturing organisation. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, innovative food solutions to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Our success is driven by our people. We foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace built on teamwork, reliability, and respect. As a well-established and continually growing food manufacturing company, we offer an excellent career opportunity to join a stable and highly respected organisation.

We are seeking Process Workers / Machine Operators to join our meat processing facility located in Mt Wellington, Auckland.

Reporting to the Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring the production of high-quality products. Your duties will include machine operation, manual handling, product packing and labelling, and stock management. You will be required to follow strict standard operating procedures and maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety at all times. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team are essential.

The operating hours are between 6:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Applicants must be flexible with start and finish times, with the opportunity to work additional hours as required. Occasional weekend work may also be required.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and efficient individual to join a supportive environment alongside a highly motivated team.

Skills Required:

• Previous food processing experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided.


• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks, as the role involves regular heavy lifting.


• Strong attention to detail to ensure products meet required quality standards.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.


• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Benefits we offer:

• Monday to Friday role (work–life balance)


• Weekly pay cycle


• Good competitive hourly rate between $28-$30/hr depending on knowledge, skills and experience.


• Friendly and supportive team environment


• Employment with a well-established and growing company


• Staff purchasing privileges (meat, vegetables, and foodservice items)


• Full personal protective equipment (PPE) and training provided

Only applicants required for interviews will be contacted. Applicants must provide at least two contactable references.

Skills & Experience

• Previous food processing experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided.


• A valid fork hoist licence and relevant experience would be advantageous.


• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling tasks, as the role involves regular heavy lifting.


• Strong attention to detail to ensure products meet required quality standards.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.


• Ability to maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.