Senior Process Technician: Dairy Drying & Quality

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

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.