Machine Operator

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

As a Machine Operator, you will play a hands-on role in safely and efficiently operating manufacturing equipment while producing quality products our customers know and trust.

What you will do

Operate, monitor and adjust food-manufacturing machinery to meet production and quality targets.

Prepare batter and cream mixes and complete required line product quality checks.

Maintain accurate production records and report equipment faults or production issues promptly.

Follow all health and safety, food safety, hygiene, GMP and environmental procedures.

Work closely with the production and engineering team to keep work areas organised and achieve daily production goals.

What we are looking for

Experience working in a food manufacturing environment

Physically fit and comfortable working on your feet for extended periods, including lifting up to 20kg

Strong commitment to workplace health, safety and quality

Reliable, motivated and eager to learn and develop new skills

Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills

Forklift experience or a current forklift licence would be advantageous.

Roster Structure

Our production team operates on a four-day, 10-hour shift pattern, Monday to Thursday, with either Day Shift hours of 5:30am to 4:00pm or Night Shift hours of 3:50pm to 2:20am. Applicants must be flexible and willing to work additional hours when required to support production start-ups, operational requirements, and customer demand.

Why Join Yellow Bites?

Be part of a unique and growing New Zealand food manufacturing business

Supportive team culture built around our values of Commitment and Care, Go Above and Beyond, Learn and Grow, and Respect Always

Opportunities for training, development, and career progression

Work with a company committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

If you have the experience, we are looking for and you are keen to be part of a unique New Zealand owned company!