Production Operator

Stellar Recruitment; South Hillend; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime hours available

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is assisting a well-known manufacturing business in Winton, New Zealand, to fill a hands-on production role. You will contribute to the manufacture of concrete pipes and precast products, learning to operate specialised equipment and joining a team focused on safety and quality.

The role is physically demanding with Monday–Friday day shifts, starting at 6:00am, with minimum 40 hours per week and overtime available on Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, production or labouring experience preferred.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Forklift license advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the manufacture of concrete pipes and precast products.
• Prepare, assemble, strip, clean and reassemble moulds.
• Operate production equipment and machinery safely.
• Pour and finish concrete products to required specifications.
• Complete quality checks and inspections throughout the production process.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Labouring

Teamwork

Communication

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

About The Role

Join a well-known and successful manufacturing business located in Winton producing concrete pipes and precast construction products used across New Zealand. You'll work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while learning to operate specialised production equipment. This is a hands-on physically demanding role.

About The Role

Join a well-known and successful manufacturing business located in Winton producing concrete pipes and precast construction products used across New Zealand. You'll work in a fast-paced environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement while learning to operate specialised production equipment. This is a hands-on physically demanding role.

Duties Include

• Assist with the manufacture of concrete pipes and precast products
• Prepare, assemble, strip, clean and reassemble moulds
• Operate production equipment and machinery safely
• Pour and finish concrete products to required specifications
• Complete quality checks and inspections throughout the production process
• Handle raw materials and finished products safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and organised work area
• Follow all health and safety procedures and report hazards, incidents and near misses
• Work as part of a team to meet daily production targets
• Receive training to operate larger manufacturing machinery as skills develop

Shifts & Pay:

• $28 an hour
• Permanent Contract
• Monday to Friday day shifts starting from 6:00am
• Minimum 40 hours per week
• Overtime hours available including Saturdays

Skills & Experience:

• Manufacturing, production or labouring experience preferred
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to work effectively within a team environment
• Good communication skills
• Forklift license advantageous but not essential
• Steel fixing or construction experience advantageousAble to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Valid New Zealand working rights

About the Company

Our client is a leader in New Zealand's water management industry, manufacturing products for drainage, watermain and environmental infrastructure projects. Proudly family-owned, they have been operating for over 50 years and have grown to employ more than 800 people across eight manufacturing sites nationwide. With a strong reputation for quality, innovation and reliability, they are a proven leader in their market and offer excellent long-term career opportunities.