Production Worker

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Howick; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Laboratories (NZ) Ltd is a leading nutraceutical manufacturer in New Zealand. We are seeking a Production Worker/Machine Operator to join our team.

This role involves manual and hands-on work on the production line and/or machine operation in a fast-paced factory environment. Candidates must be flexible for both day shift and night shift, with experience operating machinery and set-up, strong attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery, practical knowledge of machine set-up, or troubleshooting is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, packing, or factory environment preferred
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Able to show initiative and respond to issues proactively
• Strong practical problem‑solving skills
• You must hold Eligible Visas/Permits to Work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery on the production line and assist with machine operation.
• Possibly involve manual and hands-on work, production line work, and/or machine setup.
• Work in a fast-paced factory environment and follow procedures with attention to detail.
• Carry out manual handling tasks and respond proactively to issues.

Skills

Machinery operation

Machine set-up

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Procedures

Manual handling

Physical fitness

Initiative

Problem solving

Job description

ALPHA LABORATORIES (NZ) LTD is a leading nutraceutical manufacturer in New Zealand.

We are seeking a Production Worker/Machine Operator to join our team. This is a role suited to someone who is reliable, proactive, and able to work well in a fast‑paced factory environment.

This position may involve manual and hands‑on work, production line work, and/or machine operation, etc.

Candidates must be flexible for both day shift and night shift.

Skills and Experience

Experience operating machinery, practical knowledge of machine set-up, or troubleshooting, etc. is highly advantageous.

Previous experience in a manufacturing, packing, or factory environment preferred

Good attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks

Able to show initiative and respond to issues proactively

Strong practical problem‑solving skills

You must hold Eligible Visas/Permits to Work in New Zealand.

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• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Do you have native or bilingual proficiency in any languages other than English?

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Medical Devices 101-1,000 employees

At Alpha, our capabilities along the entire value chain from initial concept, to formulation, to your packed finished product have been well recognized through our commercial success.

We continue to build on this success, via ongoing investment in personnel, expert supply chain management and unique manufacturing processes to improve capacity and decrease lead times.

At Alpha, our capabilities along the entire value chain from initial concept, to formulation, to your packed finished product have been well recognized through our commercial success.

We continue to build on this success, via ongoing investment in personnel, expert supply chain management and unique manufacturing processes to improve capacity and decrease lead times.