Kitchen Production Technician — Food Manufacturing

Yellow Umbrella; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team

Discounts on Pepper & Me products

Office lunches

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Pepper & Me, a New Zealand food manufacturer and retailer, is seeking a Production Assistant to support the Production Manager and team at our Tauriko HQ. Your day will cover batch production and packaging, stock checks, and ensuring quality and safety across the production kitchen.

You’ll contribute to a collaborative, hard-working team and help maintain high standards in a busy environment. This full-time role runs 7am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, based in Tauriko.

Qualifications

• Experience reading recipes and following processes accurately.
• Knowledge of production kitchen health and safety standards.
• Experience with production machinery (heat sealers, labeling, batch dating).
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• Team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Comfort with repetitive tasks and working methodically.
• Ability to adapt quickly when priorities shift.
• Physically fit to move and lift heavy boxes.

Responsibilities

• Produce batch products and ensure accurate measurements.
• Pack, package and date finished goods for daily/weekly targets.
• Operate production machinery safely.
• Follow production plans with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Support stock rotation and traceability.
• Help maintain food safety and hygiene standards.
• Assist the Production Manager and team as needed.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and reliability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Strong communication

Team player

Physical stamina

Tools

Heat sealers

Labelling equipment

Batch dating

Job description

Pepper & Me, a New Zealand food manufacturer and retailer, is seeking a Production Assistant to support the Production Manager and team at our Tauriko HQ. Your day will cover batch production and packaging, stock checks, and ensuring quality and safety across the production kitchen.

You’ll contribute to a collaborative, hard-working team and help maintain high standards in a busy environment. This full-time role runs 7am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, based in Tauriko.