Panel Control Operator

Goodman Fielder; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks annual leave

Up to 9% superannuation

Free annual health checks

Free bread and milk on site

Overtime rates and shift allowances

Job summary

Meadow Fresh Christchurch, part of Goodman Fielder, seeks a Control Room Operator to run computer-controlled milk processing and to perform QA checks. The role involves raw milk reception, processing, packaging, and ensuring compliance with health, safety and food safety standards.

The position offers a 4 on/4 off roster (5am–5pm or 12:30pm–12:30am or 5pm–5am) with opportunities for career development within New Zealand’s largest food manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food/hygienic manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and MS Word skills; ability to learn SAP.
• Able to work in a physically demanding role.
• NCEA Level 1 English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Mechanical aptitude and a keenness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Accept raw milk at reception.
• Operate computer-controlled milk processing systems (separating, homogenising, pasteurising).
• Mix flavored products; handle 25 kg bags.
• Document key production information with accuracy.
• Complete end-of-day checks and housekeeping sign-offs.
• Maintain high Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Quality conscious

Team player

Physically capable

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Education

NCEA Level 1 English and Mathematics

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

This opportunity is based at our Meadow fresh Site in Christchurch, where our teams are responsible for turning milk into dairy beverages.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Control Room Operator. You will be required to work across a range of areas including operating equipment and completing quality assurance checks.

You will also assist in delivering and completing accurate documentation as well as delivering quality product to the required Food Safety and Hygiene standards. We want to hear from people who have the right attitude and a passion to make our great products!

This permanent position will involve working a 4 on 4 off roster Covering a range of shifts - 5am to 5pm, or afternoon/evening roster from 12:30pm to 12:30am, or 5pm to 5am. To suit rosters.

Why work for us?

• 6 weeks annual leave
• Up to 9% superannuation
• Free annual health checks
• Free Bread and milk available daily for consumption by staff on site
• Over time rates and shift allowances apply

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Raw milk reception
• Processing (separating, homogenising and pasteurising) milk via computer-controlled systems
• Mixing of flavored products as required, which involves lifting 25kg bags
• Operating equipment to set standards.
• Ability to document key production information with great attention to detail
• Confirming end of day checks and housekeeping sign offs.
• A strong focus on Health & Safety
• A passion for Food Safety

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Experience working in a food/hygienic manufacturing environment (Preferred)
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and MS Word skills and ability to learn SAP
• The ability to work in a physically demanding role
• NCEA Level 1 English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Be quality conscious and customer focused
• Be punctual and reliable
• A great attitude with a willingness and aptitude to learn.
• The ability to work as part of a team and individually

At Goodman Fielder our purpose is to create food that people love. We own a host of iconic brands that generations of New Zealand's have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week. At Goodman Fielder our aspiration is to be the leading integrated food solutions business in the Region. We are a team that believes that anything is possible.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to develop a career in food manufacturing. At Meadow Fresh Christchurch we can offer career advancement in one of the largest food manufacturers in New Zealand.