Production Operator

Service Foods Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Team environment

Training opportunities

Health and safety focus

Job summary

Leonard's in East Tamaki, Auckland, seeks a reliable Production Operator to join our Small Goods Processing team. You will help produce premium meat products, operate cutting, trimming and grinding equipment, and ensure food safety, quality and hygiene at every step.

This full-time role offers stable employment with a kiwi-owned business, a collaborative team environment, training opportunities, and a focus on health, safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in food processing or manufacturing is preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate processing equipment including cutting, trimming and grinding.
• Assist in production and packaging of meat products.
• Maintain clean, safe, and hygienic work area at all times.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in the team.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliable and punctual

Tools

Processing equipment

Packaging machinery

Job description

Pay : Excellent pay for deserving candidates

At Leonard's, we are a proudly Kiwi, family-owned business with a long-standing commitment to quality, tradition, and doing right by New Zealand families. Our award-winning product range includes premium bacon, handcrafted sausages inspired by local and international recipes, succulent roast beef, European-style deli meats, and our legendary Manuka-smoked Christmas hams.

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Production Operator to join our Small Goods Processing team. This role is integral to the efficient production, processing, and packaging of our high-quality meat products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and hygiene.

Position Snapshot

• Monday to Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm
• Based on Greenmount Drive, East Tamaki

Key Responsibilities

• Process and prepare a variety of small goods and meat products to established specifications.
• Operate processing equipment, including cutting, trimming, grinding, and other production machinery.
• Assist in the manufacture of sausages, bacon, cured meats, and other small goods products.
• Accurately pack, label, and prepare products for distribution.
• Adhere to food safety, quality assurance, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment.
• Support team productivity and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in food processing, manufacturing, or a similar production environment (preferred but not essential).
• A strong work ethic and positive, can-do attitude.
• Good physical fitness and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable and punctual approach to work.

What We Offer

• Stable, full-time employment with a respected Kiwi-owned business.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A workplace committed to health, safety, quality, and employee wellbeing.
• The opportunity to be part of a company known for producing some of New Zealand's favourite small goods products.

Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa.

Pre-Employment Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks, including:

• Employment reference checks.
• Government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC).
• Alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited New Zealand workplace substance testing provider.

Join Leonard's and help us continue delivering quality products that Kiwi families know and trust.