Machine Operator - Processing

WM; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discounted health insurance

Retail product discounts

Job summary

WM New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Machine Operator to operate processing equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring outputs meet plan. You will follow policies, support a positive safety culture, and assist with continuous improvement.

The role requires good communication, forklift certification, First Aid knowledge, and physical fitness to lift 10 kg. Flexible with shifts, reliable, and able to work in a plastics environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Forklift OSH certificate or equivalent.
• First Aid training or knowledge.
• Physically fit to lift 10 kg across the shift.
• Flexible with days and hours.
• Reliable, punctual and has own transport.
• Experience in plastics/background in material compounding advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure paperwork and quality checks are completed correctly.
• Ensure production meets plan and address non-conformances.
• Inspect materials before processing for cleanliness and correct type.
• Monitor machine performance and settings for optimum output.
• Label finished goods with correct descriptions for storage.
• Contribute to safety-first culture and risk management.

Skills

Communication

Forklift Certification

First Aid

Health & Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Reliability & punctuality

Plastics background advantageous

Job description

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand (WM) helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.

We all pull together on this waka and if you want work that matters, with people who’ve got your back, you’re in the right place.

Job Description

About the role

Machine Operator is responsible to operate all processing equipment and plant in a safe and efficient manner ensuring optimum outputs are achieved. Undertake all and any other duties as tasked by shift supervisor, production manager or factory manager.

This key operational role will require someone who is motivated and diligent with the ability to analyse issues critically and optimise outcomes. It is also essential that you are fully committed to Health and Safety, follow prescribed policies and procedures, drive a positive culture and lead by example.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure all paperwork and quality checks are carried out correctly and any out of spec measurements are escalated accordingly
• Ensure production process meets plan and process non- conformances are addressed.
• Inspect materials prior to processing to see they are clean & free of contaminates and is the correct type to be processed.
• Monitoring machine performance & settings to maintain optimum performance.
• Finished goods to be clearly marked & labelled with the correct description to be stored.
• Participate in the company’s safety-first culture that supports continuous HSEQ, improvement and risk management compliance.

Qualifications

About you

• Good communication skills verbal and written.
• Forklift OSH certificate, F endorsement or experience highly desirable.
• First Aid certificate or knowledge, coupled with a strong health and safety awareness.
• Physically fitand ability to comfortably lift 10kgs across the shift.
• Flexible in approach to days and hours of work.
• Reliable andpunctualhave own means of transport.
• Exposure to having worked in a plastics background in material compounding will be advantageous.

Additional Information

What is in it for me?

We offer a competitive salary, career progression, access to discounted health insurance and a variety of retail products for you and your family to enjoy just to name a few!

You will also be part of a great team committed to providing a comprehensive one-stop service to meet a broad range of facility, waste, recycling and industrial needs of our clients.

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.