Process Technician

Synlait; Dunsandel; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

BCorp certified

Social Club membership

Job summary

Synlait is seeking experienced Process Operators to join the Freshline team in a hands-on dairy manufacturing environment. You will operate automated equipment, monitor processes, and ensure product quality for global consumption.

We value reliable, detail-oriented operators who can work well in a team, with the potential for growth. The role includes a rotating 6 days on, 3 days off roster and a focus on safety and traceability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in dairy manufacturing (preferred).
• Mechanical aptitude to understand and operate equipment.
• Problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
• Thorough with good attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude and solid communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg.

Responsibilities

• Operate sophisticated, automated equipment in a dairy process.
• Manage timely flow of raw materials with full traceability.
• Maintain high manufacturing safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to a high performing team.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Lifting up to 25kg

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are a seeking experienced Process Operators to join teamon ourFreshline. Working ina great teamenvironment, you will be focused and competent, with a proven history for reliability and eagerness to learn.

This is very much a hands-on and independent role so if you are someone that is motivated to develop, has high attention to detail and would take pride in seeing products you make being consumed around the globe.

This role will beoperatingand monitoring the equipment in DE hall area. Roster will be 6 days on, 3 days off.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating sophisticated, automated equipment in a dairy manufacturing process
• Managingtimelyflow of raw materials, while ensuring full traceability
• Maintaining exceptional manufacturing safety and quality standards

Playing your part in a high performing team

Whatyou’llbring

We’relooking for operators who can hit the ground running or are eager to grow with the right support.You might be a senior operator with deep knowledge of dairy/food productionor an experienced operator ready to step into a more advanced role.

• 2+ years’ experience in food/dairy manufacturing (preferred)
• Mechanical aptitude to understand andoperateour equipment
• Problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Thorough with good attention to detail
• A proactive attitude and solid communication skills
• Ability tolift upto 25kg

About us – The Synlait Spirit

Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition –we'rea purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk DifferentlyForAHealthier World.Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together.You’llbe joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.

Be The Difference

means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whetherit’sin the paddock, theplantor the boardroom,we’redriven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.

We Move as One

by working together with respect,trustand a shared commitment to doingwhat’sright. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.

We feed the world’s most vulnerable

including newborn babies, so wehave tobe Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming andstate of the artprocessing to deliverhigh qualitynutritional products to all over the world.

At Synlaityou’llbe challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table sowe’rean inclusive workplace,wherediverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.

What we offer:

• Health insurancecover& partneredwithtop brandsfor great benefitsand discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy
• BCorpTMcertified

Social Club membership opportunities