Senior Machine Operator

Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift allowance

Overtime pay at time and a half

Job summary

Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd in Auckland, NZ, is seeking a Senior Machine Operator for a fast-paced FMCG production line. You’ll operate machinery, oversee the process from start to finish, and help ensure product quality for nationwide distribution.

We offer two permanent roles with day or night rosters, weekend work, a night shift allowance, and paid overtime. You’ll join a supportive team in a stable, NZ-owned business with clear growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating machinery (FMCG background preferred)
• Experience with a VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) machine and a multihead weigher
• A positive, proactive, and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done - no task too big or small
• Commitment to long-term growth and opportunity

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
• Troubleshoot issues and support the maintenance team with mechanical problems
• Carry out quality checks on finished goods, including weight, volume, and product imperfections

Skills

Machinery operation

VFFS

Multihead weigher

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

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Fred Recruitment Pte Ltd - Auckland, North Island

Join a growing, stable, NZ-owned and operated business as a Senior Machine Operator on an FMCG production line, helping produce food products dispatched nationwide.

• 2 permanent positions available with a growing, stable, NZ-owned and operated business
• Day or Night Shift rosters available, including weekend work, alongside a long-standing, supportive team
• Night shift allowance (after 6 pm) plus paid overtime at time and a half

Two Rosters Available

• Night shift + weekends: 12-hour shifts, 2 on/1 off - 11:15pm to 7:15am

About the Company

This well-established, trusted New Zealand-owned business is known for its stability, long-term career opportunities, and strong values. With a flat organisational structure and a hands-on, supportive team, the company offers genuine growth and training in a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where every employee is recognised and valued.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced, proactive Senior Machine Operator to join the production team in a fast-paced FMCG environment. You'll operate machinery and oversee the production process from start to finish, helping create a product enjoyed by people across the country.

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently
• Troubleshoot issues and support the maintenance team with mechanical problems
• Carry out quality checks on finished goods, including weight, volume, and product imperfections

About You

Attitude matters most. If you're hands-on, take initiative, and work well in a team, you'll thrive here. You'll bring solid experience operating machinery, ideally within an FMCG environment.

• Proven experience operating machinery (FMCG background preferred)
• Experience with a VFFS (Vertical Form Fill Seal) machine and a multihead weigher
• A positive, proactive, and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to pitch in and get the job done - no task too big or small
• Commitment to long-term growth and opportunity