Packing and Loading Technician

WYMA Engineering; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyma in Christchurch designs and manufactures post-harvest equipment and systems. This role supports packing, loading, and shipping of capital equipment and spares, contributing to Wyma’s first impression of quality and brand.

You will assemble frames/crates, secure loads, and document shipments while following safety policies. A forklift licence and crane experience are preferred, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly and basic carpentry is required or highly beneficial.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD views.
• Experience securing heavy or technical equipment for shipping and loading.
• Forklift license and gantry crane experience are preferred.
• Demonstrated team player with communication skills and ability to work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assemble transport frames and build pellets and crates to agreed plans.
• Document all parts and assemblies shipped, via online systems.
• Read load plans and assemble loads into frames/crates and onto pallets.
• Secure products inside containers using straps, tie-downs or other methods to prevent movement.
• Operate forklifts and overhead gantry cranes to move parts and products.
• Comply with health and safety policies and procedures.

Skills

3D vision

Mechanical assembly

Carpentry

CAD viewer

Forklift license

Gantry crane

Teamwork

Self-starter

Continuous improvement

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Tools

CAD viewer

Job description

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Wyma,www.wymasolutions.com, is a world leader in the design and manufacture of post-harvest vegetable and fruit handling equipment. We arebased in Christchurch (in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility), with operations in Australia, UK, and Czech Republic.

Wyma strengthened its position in May 2023 when it was acquired by MHM Automation Limited, a NewZealand‑headquartered global agritech company serving the meat, dairy, grain, and horticulture sectors. In 2024, MHM Automation and Wyma joined the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions group enabling Fortifi to deliver solutions ranging from single‑line improvements to fully automated food processing plants worldwide.

At Wyma, you’ll be part of a positive and supportive team culture, working from world-class manufacturing and office facilities in Christchurch where you will deliver innovative, high-quality solutions for our customers.

The role

Reporting to the Logistics Engineer / Load Planner, this role is responsible for packing and loading all Capital Equipment and associated spares and warranties. This is a high performing, semi-autonomous role where you will be preparing and delivering what will be our customers' first impression of Wyma’s quality and brand.

Day to day, you will:

• Assemble transport frames and build pellets and crates to plans.
• Complete online documentation of all parts and assemblies to be shipped.
• Read and interpret load plans and assemble the loads into frames/crates and onto pallets.
• Secure products inside containers using straps, tie-downs or other methods to ensure no movement or damage during shipment.
• Operate forklifts and overhead gantry cranes to move parts and product.
• Follow all health and safety policies.

To be successful in the role you will:

• Be able to mentally conceptualize / visualize in 3D (i.e., imagine where things could go).
• Have knowledge of mechanical assembly and basic carpentry.
• Understand engineering drawings & CAD viewer use – or the ability to learn.
• Have experience tying down heavy and technical equipment into containers or onto trucks.
• Have a forklift license and gantry crane experience.
• Be a team focused player who can communicate well.
• Be a self-starter, be able to think on the spot and make good decisions even when under time-pressure.
• Be able and willing to identify and work on opportunities for continuous improvement in this area.
• Have attention to detail and pride in own work and Wyma’s brand.
• Have shift flexibility and travel (either domestically or internationally) may be required.

The successful candidate will combine a passion for efficiency with a practical approach, good problem-solving skills and the willingness to get on with the task at hand. You will connect with Wyma’s core values of Flexibility, Respect, Energy, Sustainability and Honour.

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