Mill Operator - Winton

CGR Services; Southland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Sick leave from day one

Staff discounts at Farmlands

Farmlands card and shareholding

Ongoing training

Optional leave purchase

Support for parents

Job summary

CGR Services is seeking a Mill Operator for the Winton mill in Southland, New Zealand. The role involves hands-on operation of the mill floor, assisting feed production, and supporting the broader team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Full training provided with no experience required. You’ll learn the full mill operation, gain practical skills, and work within NZ's largest farming co-operative network. A stable 45-hour roster offers consistent hours and income.

Qualifications

• Punctual and reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work as part of a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable with physical tasks and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Operate on the mill floor as part of daily production
• Measure and add ingredients to ensure quality feed
• Load and unload trucks
• Bag and handle feed products
• Identify issues and help keep operations smooth
• Learn different parts of the mill operation as skills grow

Skills

Forklift licence

Team player

Health and safety

Reliability

Physical work

Job description

Starting rate of $29 per hour + benefits

Full training provided - no experience required

Stable 45-hour roster with a supportive local team

Our Winton feed mill is growing, and we're looking for reliable, practical people to join the team.

Whether you've worked in manufacturing, farming, transport, or you're simply looking for a stable job with a good bunch of people, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed. Over time, you'll have the opportunity to learn the full mill operation, develop a broad range of practical skills, and become an all-round operator.

What you'll be doing

This is a hands-on role where you’ll be part of the day-to-day running of the mill:

Working as part of the team on the mill floor supporting feed production

Measuring and adding ingredients accurately to produce quality animal feed

Loading and unloading trucks

Bagging and handling feed products

Spotting issues and helping keep operations running smoothly

Learning different parts of the mill operation as your skills grow

Working alongside experienced operators and learning from the wider team

You’ll work a full-time 45-hour roster, providing consistent hours and income every week. This may require split shifts, so you’ll need to be flexible with your working hours.

Build skills across the whole operation

Unlike many operator roles, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the full mill operation rather than being limited to one task. Through on-the-job training and support from experienced team members, you’ll build practical skills, gain greater responsibility, and become an all-round operator over time.

Strong, down-to-earth local team backed by New Zealand's largest farming co-operative

Full training provided - no experience needed to start

Opportunity to learn the full mill operation and become an all-round operator

Stable, long-term industry supporting NZ agriculture

Exposure to modern manufacturing and automated systems

What we're looking for:

Reliable with a strong work ethic

A team player who takes pride in doing a job well

Strong focus on health and safety

Comfortable with physical work and manual handling

Keen to learn and develop new skills

Forklift licence is a bonus, but not essential

What you’ll get

Starting rate of $29 per hour

You’ll work a full-time 45-hour roster, providing consistent hours and income every week

Birthday leave and sick leave from day one

Staff discounts at Farmlands stores

Farmlands card and shareholding benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Optional leave purchase

Extra support for parents

You must have the right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks (including references, MOJ, ACC, licensing, and right to work) will apply.

Mill Operator - Winton Winton, Southland, New Zealand