Production Specialist - Afternoon Shift

JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS; Auckland; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Production Assistant in Ōtara, Auckland. The role involves operating machinery and ensuring the production of high-quality tea and coffee. Candidates should have production experience, ideally within the food or beverage industry, and the ability to lift 25kgs. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to learn various machinery.

Benefits

Life insurance and income protection

Free coffee and tea on-site

Fun and inclusive team environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience ideally within Food, Beverage or Pharma Industries.
• Valid NZ working rights.
• Own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Operating machinery in the factory.
• Manufacturing and packaging tea and coffee products.
• Completing quality and production records.

Skills

Production Operator experience

Forklift licence

Ability to lift up to 25kgs

Adaptability and willingness to learn

Job description

Overview

JDE Peet’s is looking for a committed Production Assistant or Machine Operator or Assembly worker in our factory in Ōtara, Auckland to work from 3:30pm to midnight, Monday to Friday. This is a permanent, full-time role. The world of coffee and tea is an exciting one, and our Auckland factory is an important part of that, therefore there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills across a range of machinery. This role is vital in ensuring a safe work environment, and the production of high-quality tea and coffee.

Key responsibilities

• Operating machinery
• Manufacturing and packaging tea and coffee products to specifications
• Setting up machines and/or weighing scales (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
• Pack, stack and move pallets with the use of a forklift when/if required
• Ensure raw materials accurately flow to the machines
• Fix any issues that might happen during the shift (including basic troubleshooting) or ask for help to problem solve
• Complete paperwork
• Maintain high-quality standards and aim for continuous improvement
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and make the best use of the space available
• Complete quality and production records in line with policies/procedures
• Report any issues/non-conformances & waste
• Labelling/tagging of bags and packing
• Work to meet daily targets
• Proactively managing your own time and work priorities
• Can work both autonomously and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Production Operator experience (ideally within Food, Beverage or Pharma Industries)
• A forklift licence with operations experience is preferred
• You’re able to safely lift up to 25kgs
• Willingness to learn, grow and adapt as production needs change
• Willingness to commit full time to the afternoon shift (3:30pm – 00:00am) including paid overtime as needed
• Valid NZ working rights
• You have your own transport to get to our factory in Ōtara

Additional information

Perks

At JDE Peet’s, in addition to a competitive hourly rate, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:

• We pay for your life insurance and income protection
• Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free parcels of your favourite coffee and tea brands
• Join a fun and inclusive team
• Opportunity to learn various machinery and grow in your role

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