Production Operator

Pack Tech Moulding; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Career progression

Leadership path

Automation technology

Hands-on training

NZ-owned company

Job summary

Pack Tech Moulding – Rolleston, South Island, is seeking a Nightshift Production Operator to monitor and run our automated equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You’ll inspect products, pack shipments and help resolve production issues, while contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient workplace. The role offers pathways to lead roles as you develop hands-on expertise and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or production experience would be an advantage, but attitude, aptitude and potential are just as important.
• You will ideally be: Mechanically minded and comfortable working with machinery; curious and interested in understanding how things work.
• Reliable, motivated and willing to learn with good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring production and automated equipment.
• Completing product inspections and quality checks.
• Packing product for dispatch to customers.
• Identifying and helping solve production issues.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Working as part of a team to meet production, quality and safety targets.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Curious

Practical problem solver

Reliable

Clear communicator - English

Team player

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

Pack Tech Moulding – Rolleston, South Island

Nightshift Production Operator

More than just a Production Operator role

Pack Tech Moulding Ltd (PTM) is a New Zealand‑owned manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging for food, FMCG, industrial and big‑box retail brand owners.

At our modern Rolleston facility, we use injection and blow moulding technology alongside robotics, camera quality systems, automated testing and automated packing equipment.

We are looking for a motivated and capable Nightshift Production Operator—but we are looking for more than just someone to fill a role.

We want someone with the attitude, capability and potential to grow into a future 2IC, Team Leader or Machine Setter.

What you'll be doing

• Operating and monitoring production and automated equipment.
• Completing product inspections and quality checks.
• Packing product for dispatch to customers.
• Identifying and helping solve production issues.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment.
• Working as part of a team to meet production, quality and safety targets.

About you

You don't need to know everything about plastics manufacturing—we can teach you that. What matters most is that you have the right attitude and are keen to learn.

You will ideally be:

• Mechanically minded and comfortable working with machinery.
• Curious and interested in understanding how things work.
• A practical problem solver.
• Reliable, motivated and willing to learn.
• Quality focused, with good attention to detail.
• A clear communicator with good written and spoken English.
• Someone who wants to develop their skills and take on more responsibility over time.

Manufacturing or production experience would be an advantage, but attitude, aptitude and potential are just as important.

Great shift pattern

Our nightshift roster is based on a 12-day fortnight:

3 days on - 3 days off - 3 days on - 5 days off

One shift works every second Saturday, and the other works every second Sunday, with both shifts receiving every second weekend completely off.

Each shift comprises of 12.5hours in length.

There will also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts when available.

Why PTM?

• Penal rates payable on overtime.
• Career development and genuine progression opportunities.
• The potential to grow into a future 2IC or Team Leader or Machine Setter role.
• Work with modern manufacturing and automation technology.
• Learn new skills in a hands‑on, high‑tech environment.
• Be part of a supportive team and an innovative New Zealand‑owned company.

This role is based in Rolleston, with the start date able to be arranged to suit the successful applicant.

Only applicants with current New Zealand work rights will be considered.

If you are looking for more than just a job and want the opportunity to build your skills and grow into a future leadership role, we would like to hear from you.