Production Assistant

CK Import Export Co (NZ) Ltd; Te Awamutu; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CK Import Export Co (NZ) Ltd is seeking a Production Assistant for our Te Awamutu site in a fast-paced frozen packing and processing environment. You’ll pack products, operate multiple machines, and contribute to accurate documentation. Training is provided, with a focus on teamwork and safety.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm, in a high hygiene setting. Candidates must pass a drug test and maintain hygiene standards during interviews and work.

Qualifications

• No experience required; fully trained for the role.
• Physical, hands-on duties with standing most of the day.
• Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
• Must pass a drug test and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Pack a variety of products.
• Process a variety of products on a variety of machines.
• Provide clear and neat processing documentation.
• Record information accurately.
• Be conscious of Health and Safety.
• Be an active member of the team.

Skills

Team player

Adaptable

Driven and self-motivated

Reliable and punctual

Problem-solving skills

Clear handwriting

Accurate record keeping

Health and Safety awareness

Job description

CK Import Export is looking for a Production Assistant to join our frozen packing and processing team. We are a family-owned business located in Te Awamutu that processes and packs product for both domestic and export markets.

We operate within a high hygiene food environment, and we are looking for people who can work in a fast paced ever changing environment. You will also need to be able to work as part of a team or on your own. Providing clear processing documentation and associated computer work are part of this position.

Key aspects of the role include

Packing a variety of products

Processing a variety of products on a variety of machines

Being an active member of the team

Clear and neat handwriting

Ability to record information accurately

Being conscious of Health and Safety

Ideally you will be:

An adaptable person – ability to shift tasks with ease and efficiency.

Driven and self-motivated

A team player

Practical and innovative with excellent problem-solving skills

Reliable and punctual

Teachable

Also, you will have a great sense of humour.

You do not need any experience in the food or meat processing industry. You will be fully trained for this role.

This is a physical, hands-on role where you will be on your feet all day every day. The hours of work are 7:30am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. There are times where the team is required to come in early or finish late to complete packing an order.

Applicants must be able to pass a drug test. There are also other requirements for personal hygiene as part of a high hygiene food environment, which will form part of any interview process.