Production Operator - Hubbards (Night Shift)

Walter & Wild; Māngere-Ōtāhuhu; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Auckland is seeking an experienced Production Operator to join their team. The role involves working night shifts and focusing on safety and quality in food production. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG, strong mechanical aptitude, and a current forklift licence. Joining this company means being part of a growing organization that values diversity and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery safely, preferably mixing or similar.
• Ability to perform physical tasks as required for the role including lifting up to 25 kg.
• A focus on safety and identifying hazards.

Responsibilities

• Join the production team based in Mangere.
• Drive a strong New Zealand food brand.

Skills

Experience in food or FMCG production

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication in English

Current forklift licence

Job description

Overview

Calling all experienced Production Operator to join our Hubbards production team based in Mangere! If you are excited about the new challenge and are passionate about the prospect of driving a strong New Zealand food brand, please get in touch today!

Shift

• Night Shift - Sunday to Thursday 10.00pm to 6.30am

Qualifications

• Experience in food or FMCG production or manufacturing.
• Experience operating machinery safely preferably mixing or similar.
• A reliable way to get to and from work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and sound problem-solving skills.
• The ability to perform physical tasks as required for the role, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 kg with appropriate support or equipment.
• Clear reading, writing, and verbal communication skills in English, to ensure safe and accurate work.
• A focus on safety, with the ability to identify and report hazards.
• A team-first attitude — you collaborate well and are willing to help where needed.
• A continuous-improvement mindset, balancing efficiency with quality, safety, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• A current forklift licence (reach and/or counterbalance).

Pre-employment

• Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this role.
• In line with company policy, applicants will be required to complete pre-employment drug testing and a Criminal Conviction Check.

Why Hubbards?

Joining us means joining a global organisation with very exciting growth plans. With a fresh approach, we aspire to be the leading innovator, marketer and creators of food in NZ. Whilst our ambitions are big, we do not want to feel big.

We celebrate and value what makes us different. Having a variety of people who are passionate, innovative, flexible and who know how to have fun is important to us. Basically, what we are trying to say is that Walter & Wild is an awesome place to work full of equally awesome people.