Machine Operators / Production Workers

Trade Assist; Hastings; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Trade Assist in Hawke's Bay is seeking reliable Production Workers for a busy production environment. This casual role involves hands-on duties, operating basic machinery, packing, labeling and quality checks, with shifts across AM, PM and night.

Full training may be provided for the right candidate. We value safety, punctuality and teamwork, with ongoing casual opportunities and potential for additional shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or related roles is advantageous; full training may be provided.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Safety conscious and reliable.

Responsibilities

• General production and manufacturing duties
• Operate basic machinery and equipment
• Pack, label and prepare products
• Assemble and process tasks
• Quality check products
• Manual handling and moving products or materials
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production targets

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Physically fit

Team player

Safety conscious

Flexible

Willing to work shifts

Ongoing casual work

Basic machinery operation

Tools

Basic machinery

Job description

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AM, PM & Night Shifts Available

We are currently seeking reliable and motivated Production Workers to join our team for an exciting opportunity within a busy production environment.

This is a hands‑on role suited to individuals who are reliable, safety conscious and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Duties and shift times may vary depending on operational requirements.

About the Role As a Production Worker, your duties may include:

• General production and manufacturing duties
• Operating basic machinery and equipment
• Packing, labelling and preparing products
• Assembly and processing tasks
• Quality checking products
• Manual handling and moving products or materials
• Maintaining a clean and organised work area
• Following workplace health and safety procedures
• Working as part of a team to meet daily production requirements
• Other general duties as required

Production Worker – Casual Opportunities

About You We are looking for people who are:

• Reliable and punctual
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual and repetitive work
• Able to work in a fast‑paced production environment
• Comfortable following instructions and established procedures
• Safety conscious
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Flexible and willing to work different shifts
• Available for ongoing casual work

Previous experience in production, manufacturing, warehousing or labouring is advantageous, but full training may be provided for the right candidate.
Shift Availability Opportunities may be available across:

• AM shifts
• PM shifts
• Night shifts

Shift times and hours may vary depending on operational requirements.

What We Offer

• Ongoing casual opportunities
• Consistent work for reliable employees
• Training and support
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience

If you're reliable, hardworking and ready to get stuck in,

Additional information

• Reliable, punctual and safety-focused with a strong work ethic
• Physically fit and comfortable with repetitive and hands‑on work
• Able to follow instructions, work well in a team and adapt to a fast‑paced env

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