Production Operator- 2IC

Goodman Fielder Pty Limited; Puhoi; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Job summary

Goodman Fielder Pty Limited is seeking Production Operators for the Puhoi cheese factory, located 45km from Auckland CBD. This hands-on role contributes to meeting production and packing targets while following all compliance procedures.

The position offers on-the-job training, opportunities for career progression, and a supportive team environment. Shift pattern includes a variable roster with a typical 46-hour week, and on-site parking is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and operate equipment
• Good understanding of Health & Safety
• Strong communication skills – verbal & written
• Reliable, honest and a good team player
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kgs

Responsibilities

• Operate dairy/cheese manufacturing equipment such as pasteurisers per safe operating procedures
• Manually handle products safely throughout the process
• Move between departments to assist
• Complete online and required documentation accurately and timely
• Ensure Food Safety and Quality incidents are reported and recorded within specified time frames
• Execute start up procedures and machine/equipment set ups, operating and cleaning processes
• Report workplace incidents within required timeframes

Job description

# Production Operator- 2IC | North Island - Other12-Oct-2026GF/GF/GFNZ/2721ANorth Island -Other| | || --- | --- || Category: | Manufacturing || Position Type: | Full Time || Attachments: | No File Attached || Application Close Date: | 02-Nov-2026 |### Job DescriptionGoodman Fielder is a leading global food company committed to making everyday food better for everyone. We own a host of iconic brands that generations of people have grown up with and put in their supermarket trolleys every week including Vogels, Natures Fresh, Meadow Fresh and Puhoi Valley. We are a team that believes that anything is possible. A team that understands our business and focuses on the right things that make the biggest difference and one that considers our end to end value chain when making decisions to optimize our business. We drive change as an opportunity for us to innovate and transform our business and to achieve beyond what we think is possible.**Why work for us:*** Opportunities to progress your career in the Dairy industry* Great chance to join a leading FMCG brand and grow your career* Fun & supportive team environment.**Our Opportunity:**We are currently looking for **Production Operators** for our cheese factory in**Puhoi**located 45km from Auckland CBD. This is a hands on position that makes a strong contribution by ensuring production and packing targets are met. All compliance procedures are to be thoroughly followed while carrying out a variety of both manual and machinery tasks to support the team develop the manufacturing function towards World Class standards.**Shift pattern for the production role:****Variables roster (typically includes one weekend day)****Total 46 hours per week (made up of 3 x 10 hr days and 2x 8 hr days)****Payrate starts at $30.81 per hour****Key accountabilities of the role include:*** Operation of dairy / cheese manufacturing equipment such as pasteurizers as per safe operating procedures* Manually handling products safely, throughout the process.* Effectively move between departments to assist* All online and required documentation completed accurately and timely* Ensure all Food Safety and Quality incidents are accurately reported and recorded within specified time frames* Executes Start up procedure and machine/equipment set ups, operational processes and cleaning processes correctly* Ensure all workplace incidents are accurately reported and recorded within the specified timeframes**What's in it for you:*** Full on the job training operating the production machines* Qualifications - the opportunity to train and become qualified in manufacturing* Career progression - with the right work ethic, attitude, and values, many of the team have progressed to become Supervisors, Plant Managers etc.* Free parking on site**What we are looking for:*** The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and operate equipment/slicing machinery.* Good understanding of Health & Safety* Have great communication skills – both verbal & written* A reliable, honest and a good team player* You must be physically fit and healthy and be able to lift up to 25kgsIf this sounds like you, Apply Now!!