Production Operator

The a2 Milk Company; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The a2 Milk Company invites applications for 5 Production Operators at our powder manufacturing plant in Pōkeno. You’ll work across production processes, operate equipment, and help us meet production targets while maintaining quality, food safety and health and safety standards.

This full-time role requires flexibility to work 12-hour day and night shifts on a 4-on 4-off roster pattern. Minimum 42 hours per week across day (6am-6pm) and night (6pm-6am) shifts, with a focus on reliability and

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and a strong team player.
• Mechanically minded, practical and willing to learn.
• Able to read, write and perform basic maths.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg.
• Comfortable working 12-hour day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow quality, food safety and health and safety procedures.
• Monitor production and complete checks and documentation accurately.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with cleaning, maintenance and continuous improvement activities as required.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Reading & basic maths

Job description

Our Story:

We’re excited to share that our business has recently joined the a2 Milk Company family. Formerly known as Yashili Dairy NZ Ltd, we are now operating as a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited, based in Pokeno.

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

The role:

We’re looking for 5 Production Operators to join our powder manufacturing plant in Pōkeno. You’ll work across different production processes, operating equipment and helping ensure we meet production targets while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety and health and safety.

We’re looking for reliable, hands‑on people who are quick to learn, work well in a team and take pride in doing a job well.

This is a full‑time position, working a minimum of 42 hours per week. We currently run 24/7 and the roster pattern is 4 days on days (12-hour shift 6am - 6pm) 4 days off, then 4 nights on(12-hour shift 6pm - 6am)therefore, you must be available to work both day and night shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow quality, food safety and health and safety procedures.
• Monitor production and complete checks and documentation accurately.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with cleaning, maintenance and continuous improvement activities as required.

About you

• Reliable, punctual and a strong team player.
• Mechanically minded, practical and willing to learn.
• Able to read, write and perform basic maths.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg.
• Comfortable working 12-hour day and night shifts.
• Previous manufacturing experience is an advantage.
• Able to pass a pre‑employment medical and drug and alcohol screening.