Process Worker / Machine Operator

Fresh Connection; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Connection in New Zealand is seeking Process Workers and Machine Operators to complete daily tasks in peeling, processing and high care rooms, including packing and dispatch.

You will meet daily targets through safe work practices and maintain food safety standards, while working in both team and independent settings.

A reliable vehicle and the right to work in New Zealand are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry with machinery experience.
• Able to work in a team and independently.
• Must have reliable vehicle and the right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Peel, process and operate in high care and packing areas.
• Operate processing and packaging machinery.
• Meet daily targets through safe work practices and high quality output.
• Maintain hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards.
• Clean work areas and document activities.

Skills

Food industry experience

Machinery experience

Team player

Tools

Machinery operation

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 bring paddock and plate even closer together!

We specialise in bringing together the food service industry and quality fresh produce straight from the growers and we’re well known for our value-add foods. We’re ‘the little big guys’ - large enough to reliably supply and distribute across New Zealand, yet small enough to be flexible and nimble in delivering ‘hands on’ service and innovative custom solutions.

Fresh Connection operates six business units in three locations throughout New Zealand. We are a 24/7 business and operate across the wholesale distribution and food processing environments.

About the Position:

Our Process Workers and Machine Operators are responsible for completing all the daily tasks assigned throughout the peeling, processing and high care rooms and within packing and dispatch. There are daily targets to meet and our process workers and machine operators are expected to meet these targets through safe work practices, ensuring high output quality and within food safety regulations.

Key Functions:

There are 5 key functions for this position:

Key Responsibilities & Expected Outcomes

1 Process Work

2 Machine Operation

3 Food Safety

4 Cleaning and Documentation

5 Health and Safety

• Monday - Friday 8am until approximately 3pm

The ideal candidate

will have experience in the food industry with machinery experience. You will have the ability to both work in a team and independently. You will need a reliable vehicle and the right to work in New Zealand. If this sounds like you