Senior Process Technician — Dairy Drying & Quality Expert

Canstaff; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canstaff is seeking a Senior Process Technician based at our Canterbury manufacturing plant to operate our highly automated Dryer and transform milk and ingredients into value-added products.

You will deliver processing requirements, solve plant problems, perform routine inspections and maintain documentation while upholding safety and quality standards. This role requires proactive problem solving, strong technical knowledge and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a dryer or similar process equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem solving and fault-finding abilities to diagnose issues quickly.
• Ability to optimise processes to improve efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Operate critical manufacturing equipment within designed running parameters.
• Ensure products are manufactured in-spec and right first time.
• Maintain a high-quality manufacturing environment and documentation practices.
• Investigate production, safety and quality issues to identify root causes.
• Apply understanding of IWS principles to daily tasks.
• Demonstrate good time management in a fast-paced setting.
• Communicate effectively and maintain motivation to learn new skills.

Skills

Dryer operating experience

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Technical knowledge

Job description

Canstaff is seeking a Senior Process Technician based at our Canterbury manufacturing plant to operate our highly automated Dryer and transform milk and ingredients into value-added products.

You will deliver processing requirements, solve plant problems, perform routine inspections and maintain documentation while upholding safety and quality standards. This role requires proactive problem solving, strong technical knowledge and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.