Production Operator

Abbott; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in New Zealand is seeking a Production Operator to take responsibility for operating the production process to achieve production, quality, and health and safety outcomes at our Pokeno plant in the Waikato region.

You will support plant targets, perform basic problem-solving, and follow standard procedures with guidance from senior staff. This role requires relevant dairy processing experience and 3–5 years in spray drying.

Qualifications

• Completion of all training by the scheduled due date is mandatory.
• Relevant qualification in food or dairy processing (e.g., NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing) preferred.
• 3–5 years in spray drying.
• Problem solving and fault-finding experience would be an advantage.
• Food or manufacturing experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support achievement of plant production targets.
• Carry out basic problem-solving within plant operations.
• Follow standard procedures and work instructions with support from senior staff.
• Identify and respond to basic process variations as required.
• Minimize process failures through adherence to standard practices and timely action.
• Adjust routine tasks as needed based on changing work requirements.
• Use quality, production, maintenance, and health and safety systems as required.
• Communicate clearly with team members, Shift Team Leaders, and other staff.
• Attend regular departmental meetings with relevant manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.
• Meet ISO requirements by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Following procedures

Education

NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Nutrition
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Benefits that support you and your family to stay healthy, financially secure, and supported throughout life's journey - including comprehensive medical insurance coverage, wellbeing support, and competitive rewards that recognize your contributions.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

The Opportunity

As the Production Operator, the purpose of this role is to take responsibility for operating the production process to achieve production, quality, and health and safety outcomes. This role is accountable for production process requirements. It is also accountable for problem-solving, cleaning and inspections specific to the plant while running the process.

What You’ll Do

• Support the achievement of plant operational targets.
• Carry out basic problem-solving within plant operations.
• Follow standard procedures and work instructions, with support from senior staff as required.
• Identify and respond to basic process variations as required.
• Minimize process failures through adherence to standard practices and timely action.
• Adjust routine tasks as needed based on changing work requirements.
• Use quality, production, maintenance, and health and safety systems as required.
• Communicate clearly with team members, Shift Team Leaders, and other staff.
• Attend regular departmental meetings with relevant manager/supervisor to build in continuous feedback mechanisms.
• Meet the requirements of ISO by complying with all relevant Quality policies and procedures to ensure the Quality objectives of the business are met.
• Comply with all relevant company Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and work practices with the intent of preventing or minimizing accidental exposures to self, colleagues and/or the environment.
• Ensure any PPE provided by Abbott is worn.
• Report any accidents or incidents within 24 hours through allocated system and notify your manager.

Requirements

• Completion of all assigned training to this role by the scheduled due date is mandatory.
• Relevant qualification in food or dairy processing, e.g., NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing, is preferred.
• 3 – 5 years in spray drying.
• Problem solving and fault-finding experience would be an advantage.
• Food or manufacturing experience would be an advantage.

Location:

This position is based in Pokeno, Waikato.

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