Machine Operators / Box Stackers - Ettrick

NZ Recruit; Ettrick; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assistance arranging accommodation

Job summary

NZ Recruit is recruiting two reliable workers for a busy packhouse in Ettrick, Central Otago, for the cherry and apple season. The role runs from early November to the end of February, with 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

You'll operate and monitor packaging machinery, prepare packaging for production, refill machines, perform basic checks, and keep the area clean while working as part of a team during a busy seasonal period. Accommodation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable and able to commit to the full season through February.
• Able to stay in Ettrick for the entire season.
• Accommodation is not provided; local options available and assistance can be arranged.
• Must have the right to work in New Zealand; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor packaging machinery.
• Get packaging ready for production.
• Refill machines as required.
• Carry out basic machine checks.
• Quality check products.
• Keep the work area clean and tidy.
• Work as part of a team during a busy seasonal period.

Job description

• Monday to Friday
• 2 Hours from Queenstown

• 40 Hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 2 Hours from Queenstown

Cherry & Apple Season - Central Otago

We're looking for 2 reliable people to join a busy packhouse in Ettrick, Central Otago, getting packaging ready for the upcoming cherry and apple season.

This is a fixed-term seasonal position running from early November through to the end of February.

The Role

You'll be working in a busy packhouse environment, helping with packaging and machinery as the team is getting packaging ready for the busy season.

The role includes:

• Operating and monitoring packaging machinery
• Getting packaging ready for production
• Refilling machines as required
• Carrying out basic machine checks
• Quality checking products
• Keeping the work area clean and tidy
• Working as part of a team during a busy seasonal period

Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday
• 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Hours may vary depending on weather and seasonal requirements
• $26.90 per hour + 8% holiday pay
• Start: Early November
• Finish: End of February

What We Need

The most important thing is reliability and commitment. We need people who are able to stay in Ettrick and work for the whole season through to the end of February. This could suit friends or couples looking to spend the summer working in Central Otago. Accommodation is not provided, however there are local accommodation options available and we can assist with arranging these. Ettrick is approximately 10 minutes from Roxburgh. You must have the right to work in New Zealand. We do not sponsor visas. If you're reliable, available for the full season and interested in working in Central Otago,