Processing Operator: 4-on, 4-off 12-Hour Shifts

CGR Services; Waikato; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programs

Flexible/hybrid working where possible

Employee recognition

Community involvement and cultural con

Job summary

Fonterra is seeking a processing operator at Reporoa, Waikato, to run automated production lines and ensure world-class quality. The role involves 12-hour shifts on a four-on/ four-off cycle, contributing to a safety-first culture and collaborative team dynamics.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, good planning and problem‑solving skills, and a proactive attitude to maintain high performance within our NZ manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving.
• Good planning and organisation.
• Able to work in a high performing team.
• Experience with automated production equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, monitoring and operating automated production machinery.
• Performing quality checks to ensure products meet world class standards.
• Running machine diagnostics and problem solving.
• Ensuring documentation is correct and complete.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Planning

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Touch screen machinery

Job description

Fonterra is seeking a processing operator at Reporoa, Waikato, to run automated production lines and ensure world-class quality. The role involves 12-hour shifts on a four-on/ four-off cycle, contributing to a safety-first culture and collaborative team dynamics.

The successful candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, good planning and problem‑solving skills, and a proactive attitude to maintain high performance within our NZ manufacturing operations.