Forklift Operator/Production Worker

Select Recruitment; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Food safety training

Work-life balance

Stable employment

Job summary

Select Recruitment in Dunedin is seeking a production operator to join a busy food manufacturing line, lifting heavy milk powder and performing sampling, QA and data entry.

You will work on a rotating 4-on/4-off schedule with 12-hour shifts, from early morning to late evening, with training and PPE provided. A valid F endorsement and OSH cert are required.

Qualifications

• A valid F endorsement and OSH certificate is required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing (food production preferred).
• Strong understanding of workplace health, safety, and quality standards.
• A team-focused attitude and ability to perform under pressure.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Regularly lifting and tipping heavy (20kg+) milk powder into large hoppers on the production line.
• Operating on a busy production line, sample testing, quality assurance and data entry.
• Following Health and Safety, hygiene procedures and maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Quality standards

Computer skills

Job description

• Regularly Lifting and tipping heavy (20kg+) milk powder into large hoppers as part of the production process
• Operating on a busy production line, sample testing, quality assurance and data entry
• Following Health and Safety, hygiene procedures and maintaining strict food safety and quality standards.
• Working a rotating 4-on / 4-off shift (2 days, 2 nights), 12-hour shifts from 5:45am-6:00pm / PM-AM

What You Need:

• A valid F endorsement and OSH certificate is required
• Previous experience in manufacturing (food production preferred)
• Strong understanding of workplace health, safety, and quality standards
• A team-focused attitude and ability to perform under pressure
• Basic computer skills

What's in It for You:

• Supportive team environment
• Stable, ongoing opportunity with a reputable employer
• PPE provided and full training on food safety standards
• Consistent 2-day 2-night / 4-off roster providing better work-life balance

IMPORTANT:

• Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
• As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening test.
• Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.