Quality Tester

Whakatane Mill; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whakatane Mill Limited is seeking a Quality Tester to collect and analyse paperboard and process samples, report results, and calibrate equipment within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role involves supporting claims investigations and performing physical testing, contributing to product quality and process development.

The successful candidate will work a 12-hour rotating shift roster, maintain high data integrity, and collaborate with machine operations to help sustain uptime and

Qualifications

• Must hold a formal qualification in a science-related field.
• Experience in laboratory or quality assurance testing preferred.
• Able to work 12-hour shift and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and analysing paperboard and process samples.
• Reporting results clearly and accurately.
• Calibrating equipment to maintain measurement accuracy.
• Supporting claims investigations as required.
• Conducting physical testing to verify product quality.
• Collating and reporting results to stakeholders.
• Assisting with departmental product and process development activities.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Quality testing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Formal qualification in a science-related field

Job description

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Our team of Quality Testers work in a fast-paced heavy industry manufacturing environment. The role involves collecting and analysing paperboard and process samples, reporting results, calibrating equipment, and supporting claims investigations. The position works closely with paper machine operations, requiring you to help maintain machine uptime as needed. This position is part of the WML Collective Employment Agreement and follows a 12-hour rotating shift roster.

Key responsibilities

• Collecting and analysing paperboard and process samples
• Reporting results
• Calibrating equipment
• Supporting claims investigations
• Conducting physical testing
• Collating and reporting results
• Assisting with departmental product and process development activities

About you

• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and without supervision
• Accurate reporting required
• Able to work autonomously or in a team as required
• Maintains a high level of integrity
• Skilled in collating and analysing information
• Willingness to adapt to changing environment and learn new skills as required
• Physically fit, able to stand and walk for most of a 12-hour shift
• Holds a formal qualification in a science-related or similar field
• Has prior experience in laboratory or quality assurance testing

About us

Whakatane Mill Limited continues as one of the Whakatane District's largest employers manufacturing folding boxboard for a global packaging market. Located in the ultimate outdoor destination, with ocean, lakes, rivers, bush and the related activities all within a stone's throw, what better place to gain some work-life balance? Working with us means enjoying a great remuneration and benefits package, and an awesome team of people to work with.

Successful applicants are required to undergo checks including a pre-employment medical and drug test, prior to any offer of employment. Whakatane Mill Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.