Senior Process Technician

Canstaff; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Canstaff is seeking a Senior Process Technician for the Waikato manufacturing plant to operate our advanced Dryer, converting milk and ingredients into high-quality products. You will ensure production requirements are met and help maintain process integrity with strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, regular plant inspections, and adherence to good documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a dryer and other processing equipment.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and fault-finding abilities.
• Commitment to meeting quality standards and compliant documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, learning mindset.
• Willingness to grow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate critical manufacturing equipment according to design specifications.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and are produced correctly the first time.
• Maintain a clean and safe manufacturing environment.
• Adhere to good documentation practices.
• Investigate production, safety, and quality issues to determine root causes.
• Apply principles of IWS to improve processes and efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong time management in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to resolve issues.

Skills

Dryer operation

Process troubleshooting

Quality assurance

Documentation

Job description

Join our team today to grow your career!

We are currently looking for a Senior Process Technician to join our team at the Waikato manufacturing plant. In this role, you will be responsible for operating our advanced Dryer to convert milk and other ingredients into high-quality products. Your duties will also include ensuring production requirements are met, solving plant and process issues, maintaining cleanliness, and conducting regular plant inspections.

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Operating critical manufacturing equipment according to design specifications.
• Ensuring all products meet quality standards and are produced correctly the first time.
• Maintaining a high-quality manufacturing environment.
• Adhering to good documentation practices.
• Investigating production, safety, and quality issues to determine root causes.
• Applying principles of IWS.
• Demonstrating strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Possessing excellent communication skills, a motivated attitude, and a desire to learn.

Your proactive approach to meeting processing demands and your problem-solving abilities will be crucial for success in this role.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience operating a dryer and strong technical expertise. You should be adept at troubleshooting mechanical issues and committed to optimizing efficiency and product quality. Well-developed problem-solving and fault-finding skills are also essential.

Our client is a dynamic, purpose-driven milk nutrition company that values innovation and a forward-thinking approach. You will be part of a team of authentic individuals dedicated to creating top-tier nutritional milk products for a global customer base, combining expert farming with advanced processing techniques.

We are committed to providing opportunities for career growth and fostering an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity to drive innovation and business success.