Packaging Technician - Beverages & Continuous Improvement

DB Breweries; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection

KiwiSaver 5%

Product allowance

Employee discounts

Enjoyment of Life Leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

DB Breweries in Auckland is seeking a detail‑focused Packaging Technician to join the team. You will help ensure beer, cider and RTDs leave the line at consistent quality and work safely in a fast‑paced Packaging environment.

This hands‑on role requires operating and improving packaging machinery, supporting TPM/5S/Kaizen initiatives, and collaborating with planning, maintenance and logistics to keep production on track.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 3–5 years' packaging or maintenance experience in brewing, FMCG, or food and beverage.
• Experience using maintenance systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Comfort with using phones/tablets, emails, and online training.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication.
• Team-focused with willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Full NZ work rights.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and improve packaging machinery to meet production targets.
• Ensure products meet quality and safety standards.
• Participate in TPM Continuous Improvement using 5S and Kaizen.
• Carry out reactive and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with planning, maintenance, and logistics to keep operations running.
• Follow and update SOPs and support team training.
• Be flexible and move across different areas as needed.

Skills

Mechanical trade

Electrical trade

Packaging experience

Continuous improvement

Digital literacy

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

NZ work rights

Education

NZCE

Advanced Trade Certificate

Trade qualification equivalent

Job description

DB Breweries in Auckland is seeking a detail‑focused Packaging Technician to join the team. You will help ensure beer, cider and RTDs leave the line at consistent quality and work safely in a fast‑paced Packaging environment.

This hands‑on role requires operating and improving packaging machinery, supporting TPM/5S/Kaizen initiatives, and collaborating with planning, maintenance and logistics to keep production on track.