Processing Equipment Operator - Dairy Plant

Danone; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Vaccination program

Onsite car parking

Staff discounts

Gym & café discounts

Annual bonus

Kiwisaver

Parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Performance reviews

Job summary

Danone Nutricia NZ is seeking an Equipment Operator (Processing) for our Balclutha dairy plant. You will join the Production team to process raw milk into infant formula, supporting high-quality outputs day after day.

The role requires experience operating factory machinery, strong GMP and safety focus, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Heavy lifting and long standing are involved, with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating factory machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of GMP and a strong Health & Safety/Quality focus.
• Understanding of hygiene requirements in a food manufacturing plant (High Care experience preferred).
• Attention to detail with the ability to work shifts and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor processing equipment to support milk-to-infant formula production.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, and safety procedures in daily duties.
• Collaborate with the Production team to meet quality and output targets.
• Assist with standard operating procedures and equipment maintenance as required.

Skills

Factory machinery operation

Good Manufacturing Practice

Health & Safety focus

Hygiene requirements

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Danone Nutricia NZ is seeking an Equipment Operator (Processing) for our Balclutha dairy plant. You will join the Production team to process raw milk into infant formula, supporting high-quality outputs day after day.

The role requires experience operating factory machinery, strong GMP and safety focus, and the ability to work rotating shifts. Heavy lifting and long standing are involved, with a collaborative team environment.