Seasonal Lab Technician - Morning Shift

Hill Laboratories; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift variety

Holiday pay

Productivity incentive

Short-Shift premium

Job summary

Hill Laboratories Limited in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, seeks Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Technicians to support kiwifruit maturity testing for Zespri. This fixed-term role runs from March to May with variable hours and weekend work.

You will join a team and gain lab experience while helping ensure samples meet criteria and assist with lab setup, calibration, and routines during the kiwifruit season.

Qualifications

• Self-disciplined with ability to follow procedures and take initiative.
• Team player with good working relationships.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and precision.
• Good level of English; basic computer skills.
• Flexible with hours; seasonal peaks and troughs.
• Have your own cell phone for shift communications.

Responsibilities

• Routine kiwifruit maturity testing on samples for client needs.
• Sample reception and dispatch; calibrating equipment.
• Completing Dry Matter tests; cleaning and lab prep.
• Stock taking and preparing the lab for main shift.
• Operate in a shift roster with weekend work when required.

Skills

Self-discipline

Team player

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Job description

Located right next to Baypark in Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, we are seeking Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Technicians to join our team. We need your help to build on the success of the last couple of seasons!

The role offers a great opportunity to gain laboratory experience, gain an understanding of the Kiwifruit season, work as part of a team, and earn some money.

This is a great role that will suit a range of candidates, no experience required , full training will be provided with a range of shift hours available including:

• Morning shift (from 6am)(Occasional 5am starts)
• Short-Shift (from 6am till 8am) (Occasional 5am starts)

THE ROLE

Seasonal Kiwifruit Laboratory Technicians carry out routine kiwifruit maturity testing on samples on behalf of our client Zespri to determine if samples meet minimum clearance criteria and assess fruit quality.

This role is for a Fixed term period from March to May, working variable hours . Hours will be rostered to meet the requirements of the business which operates 7 days a week .

You will be required to be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week (and up to 6) including at least one weekend day .

Morning shifts are shorter, default start time is 6am (Start time can alter) and usually finishes between 9am and 11am.

As a result of the key tasks and responsibilities of the position, only a limited number of staff are required . A total of 30 technicians will be hired for the position .

Our laboratory operations start ahead of the kiwifruit harvest and offer a variety of tasks.

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Routine maturity testing on samples that may include:

• Sample Reception and Dispatch
• Calibrating Equipment
• Completing Dry Matter
• Cleaning
• Preparing the lab for Main Shift
• Stock Taking

ABOUT YOU

• Self-disciplined with proven ability to follow set procedures and take the initiative when necessary
• Team player, able to create a good working relationship with other staff in the team and across the company
• Good analytical/technical skills – attention to detail, accuracy & precision
• Good level of English; Basic computer skills
• Flexible with hours of work, recognising that this work is seasonal and has peaks and troughs throughout the season
• Have your own cell phone for receiving text messages (to receive shift information/communications)
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• A variety of shift hours suitable for all, including retirees and backpackers
• Pay rate $27.50/Hr +Holiday Pay
• Productivity based incentive
• Short-Shift $30.25 / Hr +Holiday Pay (Productivity incentive does not apply)

Click the video link to see what our team members have shared about their experience in this role!

Hill Labs is a family-friendly, values driven, and mature New Zealand owned business . As a Seasonal Laboratory Technician, you will be part of a great team providing services to the wider Kiwifruit industry. This is a great opportunity to gain experience working with one of NZs leading commercial laboratories.

This role is open to all candidates ( excluding SSE visa holders) – candidates on a work visa or working holiday visa are welcome to apply.

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