Process Cleaner

McCain Foods (NZ) Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and disability insurance

KiwiSaver employer contributions up to

Competitive hourly rates

Staff sales perks

Job summary

McCain Foods (NZ) Limited in Timaru is seeking a dedicated Process Cleaner to uphold sanitation and hygiene standards across production areas. This hands-on role includes maintaining records to support food safety and compliance, with full training provided.

You will support Process Operators, handle 12-hour shift rosters (4 days on, 4 days off), and contribute to a safe, efficient manufacturing environment while building your skills through hands-on learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a physically demanding, hands-on role.
• Able to work independently, follow planned work schedules and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Basic reading, writing and documentation skills, with the ability to accurately complete records and follow procedures.
• Previous sanitation, cleaning, manufacturing or food production experience is beneficial, but not essential.
• Previous chemical handling experience would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support Process Operators with daily cleaning tasks.
• Complete sanitation tasks required for production changeovers.
• Carry out deep-cleaning tasks in line with the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Maintain accurate sanitation records and update supporting documentation as required.
• Follow food safety, chemical handling and site safety procedures at all times.
• Participate in a roster consisting of 12-hour shifts: 4 days (7am-7pm), followed by 4 days off

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Independent worker

Job description

Competitive Salary + full training provided

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Process Cleaner to join our Timaru team. This hands-on role is responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleanliness standards required to support our production operations.

You will help ensure daily, weekly, and longer-term sanitation requirements are met, supporting a safe and compliant food manufacturing environment. While the role is primarily hands-on, you will also be responsible for maintaining accurate sanitation records and documentation to support food safety requirements.

What you'll be doing.

Support Process Operators with daily cleaning tasks.

Complete sanitation tasks required for production changeovers.

Carry out deep-cleaning tasks in line with the Master Cleaning Schedule.

Maintain accurate sanitation records and update supporting documentation as required.

Follow food safety, chemical handling and site safety procedures at all times.

Participate in a roster consisting of 12-hour shifts: 4 days (7am-7pm), followed by 4 days off

What you'll need to be successful.

Ability to work in a physically demanding, hands-on role.

Able to work independently, follow planned work schedules and complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high hygiene and food safety standards.

Basic reading, writing and documentation skills, with the ability to accurately complete records and follow procedures.

Previous sanitation, cleaning, manufacturing or food production experience is beneficial, but not essential.

Previous chemical handling experience would be advantageous; however, full training will be provided.

Benefits of the role.

An inclusive workplace where your growth and development are supported through hands-on learning and ongoing development opportunities.

Competitive hourly rates and staff sales perks.

Automatic Life and Total Permanent Disability Insurance coverage.

Matched employer KiwiSaver contributions of up to 4%.

About McCain

To learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters, visit - https://www.mccain.com/about-us/our-purpose-values/

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

AI & Digital Capabilities

At McCain, AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful, responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

McCain Foods Limited is a privately owned, multi-national leader in the frozen food industry, manufacturing quality products including French fries, appetizers, pizzas, vegetables, and prepared meals. We also owned companies in complementary industries, such as agriculture and transportation. McCain Foods is the world's largest producer of frozen French fries.

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd and McCain Foods (NZ) Limited are both wholly owned subsidiaries of McCain Foods Limited in Canada and are part of the global McCain group of companies. McCain Foods Australia & New Zealand has over 1,500 employees, 5 production sites, and sales presence in all major cities.

McCain Foods Limited is a privately owned, multi-national leader in the frozen food industry, manufacturing quality products including French fries, appetizers, pizzas, vegetables, and prepared meals. We also owned companies in complementary industries, such as agriculture and transportation. McCain Foods is the world's largest producer of frozen French fries.

McCain Foods (Aust) Pty Ltd and McCain Foods (NZ) Limited are both wholly owned subsidiaries of McCain Foods Limited in Canada and are part of the global McCain group of companies. McCain Foods Australia & New Zealand has over 1,500 employees, 5 production sites, and sales presence in all major cities.