Packing Operator: Dairy Manufacturing Career Growth

New Image Group; Paerata; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Health Insurance

Long-term career potential

Career development support

Strong shift team

Job summary

New Image Group, based at Paerata in Auckland, is hiring a Packing Operator on a permanent full-time basis. You'll pack products on our lines, ensure accurate labeling and documentation for export, and help maintain stock in the staging area with safety and quality in mind.

You'll work in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment, benefit from a collaborative shift team, and have opportunities to develop Dairy qualifications while contributing to production targets and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' hands-on experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• A sharp eye for detail and genuine commitment to following procedures in a regulated environment.
• Comfortable working as part of a shift team in a fast-paced, physical role.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• A genuine appetite for learning, including towards Dairy qualifications.
• Ability to lift up to 25kg and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility for shiftwork and rostering.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and shut down packing machinery safely, following procedures at every step.
• Package product accurately, keeping an eye on rate, weight, damage and on-time performance.
• Complete documentation, labelling and records accurately to meet food safety standards.
• Manage the staging area, receiving, storing and rotating stock and materials to a high standard.
• Be a first point of contact for troubleshooting equipment issues on your shift.
• Keep your work area clean, safe and organised.
• Work closely with your shift team to hit production and quality targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Packing machinery

Job description

New Image Group, based at Paerata in Auckland, is hiring a Packing Operator on a permanent full-time basis. You'll pack products on our lines, ensure accurate labeling and documentation for export, and help maintain stock in the staging area with safety and quality in mind.

You'll work in a fast-paced dairy manufacturing environment, benefit from a collaborative shift team, and have opportunities to develop Dairy qualifications while contributing to production targets and continuous improvement.