Production Operator: Spray Drying (Food & Dairy)

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 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.