Process Worker

Hellers; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Birthday day off after six months

Free weekly products

Discounts on other items

Wellbeing programme

Free flu vaccinations and healthchecks

Long service recognition

Job summary

Hellers Ltd in Kaiapoi, NZ, is seeking reliable Process Workers to join our busy food manufacturing plant. You’ll be part of a team producing bacon, ham and smallgoods, following strict quality, hygiene and safety standards.

We offer training, ongoing development, and shift options across early to late hours. Weekend availability is essential, with most roles Monday to Friday but flexibility required for peak periods.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to shared goals.
• Good physical fitness for heavy lifting and standing for long periods.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to cover weekend work when required.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Follow established processes focusing on hygiene and safety.
• Work as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Adapt to different shifts and maintain consistent performance.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Flexible

Job description

Hellers Ltd is a leading New Zealand manufacturer and distributor of bacon

, ham and smallgoods. Known for our award-winning quality and trusted products, we're proud to bring great food to Kiwi households every day.

We're looking for reliable, energetic and motivated Process Workers to join our team at our modern processing plant in Kaiapoi. Whether you're experienced in food manufacturing or looking to develop new skills, this is an opportunity to join an established business that offers stable employment, ongoing training and opportunities to grow.

Shift Opportunities Available

We have vacancies across a range of shifts, with most roles operating Monday to Friday.

• 5:00am - 2:00pm
• 6:00am - 3:00pm
• 1:00pm - 10:30pm
• 2:30pm - 11:00pm
• 3:00pm - 12:00am
• 6:00pm - 3:30am

Please indicate in your application which shift(s) you are interested in and available to work.

While these roles generally operate Monday to Friday, the flexibility to work weekends when required is essential.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Process Worker, you'll play an important role in producing high-quality products for customers throughout New Zealand. You'll work as part of a team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, following established processes and maintaining high standards of quality, hygiene and safety.

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidates will:

• Be reliable, punctual and committed to doing a great job.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and contributing to shared goals.
• Have good physical fitness, as some heavy lifting is required.
• Be comfortable standing for extended periods and working in a chilled environment.
• Have good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality.
• Have reliable transport, as public transport may not align with our shift start and finish times.
• Be flexible and available to work weekends when required.

Previous food manufacturing experience is an advantage, but a positive attitude, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are just as important.

What We Offer

At Hellers, we value our people and want them to succeed. We offer:

• A supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A paid day off on your birthday after six months of employment.
• Free weekly products, plus discounts on other items.
• Access to a comprehensive company-wide wellbeing programme.
• Free flu vaccinations and health checks.
• Recognition for long service.