Process Worker

TRN; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Network (TRN) seeks reliable Production Operators & Process Workers for casual, flexible roles across Christchurch’s production sites. Early mornings, days, afternoons and overnights are available, with potential for regular ongoing hours for dependable workers.

These casual positions suit those who are reliable, proactive, and have good availability. You’ll join a busy food production environment and contribute to efficient daily output and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential for shift-based production.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25 kg regularly.
• Able to follow defined processes and food-safety rules.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to support the production line.
• Basic written documentation and record-keeping as required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and clean production machinery.
• Work on fast-paced food production and packing lines.
• Handle food products safely and accurately.
• Pack, stack and move finished products.
• Complete basic production documentation.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping.
• Assist with changeovers and meet daily targets.
• Support the production team to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Reliable & punctual

Physically fit

Ability to follow instructions

Team player

Documentation literacy

Job description

• Christchurch
• Casual roles with the potential for regular ongoing hours
• Early mornings, days, afternoons & overnight shifts available

Looking for flexible work in a busy food production environment? The Recruitment Network (TRN) is looking for reliable and hardworking Production Operators & Process Workers to join our casual workforce across multiple production sites in Christchurch.

We have opportunities available with a wide variety of shifts across early mornings, daytime, afternoons and overnight production.

These are casual positions, making them ideal if you want flexibility around your availability. For people who are reliable, perform well and have good availability, there is the potential for regular and consistent hours.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up, operating and cleaning production machinery and equipment
• Working on fast-paced food production and packing lines
• Handling food products safely and accurately
• Packing, stacking and moving finished products
• Completing basic production documentation
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping
• Assisting with changeovers and production requirements
• Supporting the wider production team to meet daily targets

What We’re Looking For

Production or manufacturing experience is an advantage, particularly within the food manufacturing industry, but we’re also interested in people with the right attitude who are willing to learn.

You’ll Need To Be

• Reliable and punctual - production teams rely on everyone being ready to go at the start of the shift
• Physically fit and capable of regularly lifting up to 25kg
• Comfortable with repetitive and physical work throughout your shift
• Comfortable working in both hot and cold production environments
• Safety conscious with good attention to detail
• Able to follow instructions, processes and food safety requirements
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality
• A good team player with a positive, practical attitude
• Able to communicate effectively and complete basic written documentation
• Legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Experience with HACCP or other food safety systems would be an advantage.

Some opportunities may also require a current Forklift and/or Reach Truck licence, so make sure you let us know if you have one!

Why work through TRN?

• Flexibility: Tell us when you’re available and we’ll match you with suitable shifts.
• Variety: Opportunities across Christchurch, with different sites, shift times and production environments.
• Potential for regular hours: While these are casual positions, strong performers with good availability may have access to regular ongoing work.
• Weekly pay: Reliable weekly pay for the hours you work.
• Build your experience: A great opportunity to gain experience in large-scale food manufacturing and production environments.

Shifts available

We are looking for people across a wide range of shift times, including:

• Early morning starts
• Day shifts
• Afternoon/evening shifts
• Overnight shifts
• Weekday and weekend work
• Public holiday work

You don’t need to be available for every shift. Let us know when you can work, and we’ll look for opportunities that suit your availability.

Ready to get started?

If you’re reliable, physically fit, safety conscious and ready to get stuck into a busy production environment, we want to hear from you.