Refinery Process Operator - PLC & Manual Production

Rocket Recruitment; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Subsidised medical insurance

Company superannuation

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a hands-on production operator to support a small team in the refining and deodorizing process. This full-time role is 40 hours per week with a mix of day and night shifts, and offers a competitive salary, subsidised medical insurance and company superannuation.

You will operate production plant utilities, work with HMI/PLC systems, and ensure products are manufactured to grade while maintaining optimum capacity and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven production or manufacturing skills.
• Experience with control rooms PLC systems / HMI systems is ideal but not essential.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work 12-hour day and night shifts and be part of a team.
• High level of fitness and hands-on approach; follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate all production plant utilities.
• Run HMI/PLC systems.
• Ensure products meet quality standards.
• Maintain refinery capacity and efficiency.
• Administer production and quality data.
• Comply with Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.

Skills

Production/manufacturing skills

HMI/PLC systems

Mechanical aptitude

Team player

Safety compliance

Stamina for 12h shifts

Hands-on approach

Job description

Jora New Zealand is seeking a hands-on production operator to support a small team in the refining and deodorizing process. This full-time role is 40 hours per week with a mix of day and night shifts, and offers a competitive salary, subsidised medical insurance and company superannuation.

You will operate production plant utilities, work with HMI/PLC systems, and ensure products are manufactured to grade while maintaining optimum capacity and safety compliance.