Processing Machine Operator: Safety‑Driven Production

WM; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discounted health insurance

Retail product discounts

Job summary

WM New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Machine Operator to operate processing equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring outputs meet plan. You will follow policies, support a positive safety culture, and assist with continuous improvement.

The role requires good communication, forklift certification, First Aid knowledge, and physical fitness to lift 10 kg. Flexible with shifts, reliable, and able to work in a plastics environment preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Forklift OSH certificate or equivalent.
• First Aid training or knowledge.
• Physically fit to lift 10 kg across the shift.
• Flexible with days and hours.
• Reliable, punctual and has own transport.
• Experience in plastics/background in material compounding advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure paperwork and quality checks are completed correctly.
• Ensure production meets plan and address non-conformances.
• Inspect materials before processing for cleanliness and correct type.
• Monitor machine performance and settings for optimum output.
• Label finished goods with correct descriptions for storage.
• Contribute to safety-first culture and risk management.

Skills

Communication

Forklift Certification

First Aid

Health & Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Reliability & punctuality

Plastics background advantageous

Job description

WM New Zealand in Auckland is seeking a Machine Operator to operate processing equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring outputs meet plan. You will follow policies, support a positive safety culture, and assist with continuous improvement.

The role requires good communication, forklift certification, First Aid knowledge, and physical fitness to lift 10 kg. Flexible with shifts, reliable, and able to work in a plastics environment preferred.