Quality Engineer: Manufacturing Excellence & Validation

Abbott; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Afternoon shift allowance

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career in dairy

Job summary

Canary Enterprises Ltd is seeking a motivated Machine Operator to join the production team in Te Rapa, Hamilton. The role is permanent, full-time with two shifts: 6am–2:30pm and 2:30pm–11pm, with an afternoon shift allowance.

You will operate and monitor production machinery, set up equipment, prepare ingredients and materials, and help maintain product quality and documentation while supporting a long-term career in a premier New Zealand dairy producer.

Qualifications

• Experience operating production/machinery in manufacturing.
• Good mechanical problem-solving skills.
• Strong focus on quality and food safety.
• Clear communication and team collaboration.
• Able to lift up to 25 kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Set up and adjust equipment.
• Prepare ingredients, packaging and materials.
• Fill, mix, pack and stack products.
• Monitor product quality and record production data.
• Maintain housekeeping and clean equipment.
• Assist with machine changeovers.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Machine operation

Mechanical aptitude

Food safety

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Machine Operator | Production Operator

Hamilton Asset Recruitment

Job Description

Te Rapa, Hamilton | Permanent Opportunity | Full Time

Canary Enterprises Ltd has established a unique method of producing butter products using grass fed, premium New Zealand butter which you have to agree, is the best butter in the world! Along the way they have continued to have an unrelenting focus on their customers’ needs which has resulted in a broad range of butter products being exported to a wide range of countries around the globe.

We’re looking for motivated Operators to join their manufacturing team.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Full-time Monday to Friday hours (6am – 2:30pm and 2:30pm – 11pm – afternoon shift allowance)


• Supportive and welcoming team environment


• Ongoing training and development


• Opportunity to build a long-term career in food manufacturing


• Work for a company producing premium New Zealand dairy products for global markets

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating and monitoring production machinery


• Setting up and adjusting manufacturing equipment


• Preparing ingredients, packaging and production materials


• Filling, mixing, packing and stacking products


• Monitoring product quality throughout the production process


• Completing production records and documentation


• Cleaning equipment and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards


• Assisting with machine changeovers


• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement


• Working safely and collaboratively to achieve daily production targets

We’re looking for people with strong personal values and a genuine work ethic. People who turn up every day, take pride in doing a good day’s work, support their teammates, follows through on their commitments, and consistently do the right thing—even when no one is watching.

You’ll also have:

• Machine operating or manufacturing experience


• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills


• A strong focus on quality and food safety


• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude


• Physical fitness, including lifting up to 25kg on a regular basis

What Success Looks Like

You’ll take pride in producing quality products, working safely, supporting your teammates and helping the business deliver premium products to customers around the world. You’ll bring a positive attitude, embrace continuous improvement, be a clear communicator and consistently contribute to a culture of quality, accountability and respect.

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