Process Operator - Night Shift

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical checks

Wellbeing initiatives

Health insurance

Onsite parking

Overtime rates

Job summary

New Zealand Pharmaceuticals – Manawatu County is seeking motivated individuals to join our Production team. Full training provided; manufacturing experience is welcome but not essential.

You will operate equipment, record procedures, handle chemicals, and package goods on a 24/7 roster with a night shift from 6:00 PM to 6:10 AM. We value health and safety, strong work ethic, and teamwork, with competitive hourly rates, shift loading, and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a can-do attitude and be a team member.
• Commitment to health, safety and GMP practices.
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing and processing equipment.
• Follow written procedures and record process information accurately.
• Handle chemicals safely and in accordance with procedures.
• Pack finished goods (up to 28 kg).

Skills

Teamwork

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Physically fit

Job description

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New Zealand Pharmaceuticals – Manawatu County

NZP, a subsidiary of ICE Pharma Company, is located on the outskirts of Palmerston North, where we have proudly supplied our global customers for over 50 years. We manufacture a range of products for export to pharmaceutical, microbiological media, health food, and biotechnology markets worldwide.

We are looking for hardworking, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our Production team. Full training is provided, so while previous manufacturing experience is welcomed, it is not essential. What matters most is your work ethic, positive attitude, ability to work as part of a team and your ongoing commitment to health and safety.

About the Role

You will be involved in a range of manufacturing tasks, including:

• Operating manufacturing and processing equipment
• Following written procedures and accurately recording process information
• Chemical handling
• Packaging finished goods (up to 28kg)

Our site operates under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), so strong attention to detail and the ability to consistently follow procedures is essential

Process Operators work on a 24/7 roster with shift patterns of 4 days on and 4 days off working 12 hour and 10-minute shifts. We are currently recruiting for our Night Shift with the hours of work being 6:00PM to 6:10AM.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a positive, can-do attitude and be an active team member
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and commitment to our Company Cultural Pillars and our Values and Behaviours
• Have a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards
• Proactively learn about GMP practices and apply them daily
• Possess good communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
• Be comfortable following written procedures
• Be physically fit, with the ability to safely undertake manual tasks and lift 25-28kg

What we Offer

At NZP, we value and reward our people. You can expect:

• Competitive hourly rates with overtime rates
• 22.5% shift loading (on top of hourly rate)
• Annual medical checks and onsite wellbeing initiatives
• Health benefit plan and insurance options
• Free, secure on-site car parking
• A supportive team environment and a great place to work

We believe every team member plays an important role in the success of our business. At NZP, we focus on developing your skills and creating opportunities for career growth.

Please Note:

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and will be required to pass a pre-employment medical which includes a physical capacity assessment, medical examination and a drug test with NZP’s medical providers.

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