Production Process /Technical Operator 6 months

Danone; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone in Auckland is hiring a Production Operator to support our high-volume dairy production. This fixed-term 6-month role involves setting up and running automated production lines, performing quality and safety checks, and maintaining precise records to ensure right-first-time output.

You will join a proactive team in a fast-paced environment, with day or night shifts on a 2-on, 2-off, 3-on roster. Experience in food manufacturing and a willingness to lift up to 25 kg are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 1 year minimum in a manufacturing environment; dairy or food preferred.
• Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing practices.
• Experience operating machinery in a food setting.
• Ability to work fixed day or night roster (2-2-3).
• Willingness to work every second weekend and lift up to 25 kg.
• Strong team player with attention to detail and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Keep high standards on Quality and Health and Safety.
• Adhere to internal procedures.
• Set up and run automated production machinery.
• Perform checks and risk assessments on equipment.
• Run machine diagnostics and troubleshoot.
• Maintain documentation and records; document procedures, configurations and solutions.
• Carry out cleaning, inspection and lubrication of equipment.
• Stay updated with new technologies and training.
• Participate in the 12.25 hour shift roster: day or night.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to help

Machinery operation

Food manufacturing experience

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Are you ready to be part of one of the world’s largest multinational companies? At our organization, we are committed to serving life, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and high-quality products. If you’re seeking a permanent job opportunity, look no further—we have a position waiting for you!

About The Job

We have a 6months opportunity due to our recent increase in volume. We are looking for Process and Technical operators, who will be working on a rostered shift pattern at our Auckland site, located in Mangere. As a Production Operator, you will be key in delivering high-quality products, right first time to our consumers day after day. You will assist in achieving our business goals through your ability to be alert, following our procedures and being a great team player. A role as an Operator is a fantastic opportunity if you are serious about advancing your career and keen to be part of a highly motivated and supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Keeping high standards on Quality and Health and Safety.
• Adherence to internal procedures.
• Setting up and running automated production machinery.
• Performing checks on our equipment to ensure production meets high standards and conducting risk assessments.
• Running machine diagnostics and problem-solving
• Ensuring documentation is correct and complete. Maintain accurate records. Document procedures, configurations, and solutions. Clear documentation is essential for troubleshooting and knowledge sharing.
• Regularly practice technical tasks. Whether it’s troubleshooting, maintenance, or repair, hands‑on experience is invaluable.
• Perform key processes for Cleaning, Inspection and Lubrication of the equipment.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies. Attend training and workshops.
• We have roles available on day or night shifts, 545am - 6pm or 545pm - 6am (night shift allowance). Great roster of 12.25 hour shifts on a 2 on,2 off, 3 on pattern - only work every second weekend. You can select the pattern (day shift or night shift)

About You

The role may include some lifting up to 25kg, having a physicality to meet these demands is an advantage. You are passionate about manufacturing, proactive, confident, and process-oriented with a focus in orientation to results, and continuous improvement and you like maintenance or mechanics, this is the perfect role for you.

At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment, dairy or food manufacturing is preferred.

• A sound working knowledge of Good Manufacturing industry.
• Experience in operating machinery preferably in the food industry
• The ability to work shifts (Days or Nights not alternating) Roster pattern is 2-2-3
• To be able to work every second weekend
• An understanding of hygiene requirements in food manufacturing plant (ideal if you have worked in a High Care environment)
• To be someone who works well with all team members
• Have strong attention to detail
• Be willing to help when and where required

About Us

Do things your way. The way you work, the way you develop, the way you progress, it’s all up to you. Working here you’ll need to enjoy a fast-pace, complexity and it can get a little challenging. But it’s packed with opportunities. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Always looking to bring the outside in to continuously improve our ways of working as well as our Danoner’s day to day experience, we have been awarded Winner of the 2020 Employer of Choice awards through the NZ HRD Awards and we are proud of our Certification as a Great Place to Work company 2025.

Be innovative and entrepreneurial and the impact you could make might just amaze you. Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU.

Danone is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply!

WE OFFER - Tatau

A supportive team where you can continuously upskill yourself.

Endless possibilities to develop and accelerate your career

A chance to make a difference to our society through Specialised Nutrition

Our Benefits ~ Nga Painga

• Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau
• Free life insurance
• Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking,
• Discount in our products and at a range of retailers.
• Gym and cafe discounts.
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Fresh fruit every day.
• 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!
• Flexible working arrangements.

We believe everyone has talent, something which comes natural to you. Your uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energizes you.

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you!

WHAT’S NEXT?

Please note that only candidates with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.