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Production Operator

Production Operator

We have an opening for a Production Operator to help us run our brand new Dicing lines and Optical Sorters, as well as operating state of the art Decanting and Evaporating systems here at JPNZ.

We need hardworking, reliable and motivated staff to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity to use your existing skill set while learning new systems and processes and gaining valuable industry knowledge.

Juice Products New Zealand Limited (JPNZ) is a market-leading vegetable and fruit processing company located in Timaru and owned by Sumitomo Group (one of Japan's major integrated trading and investment business enterprises). JPNZ produces high-quality natural juice concentrates, juices and puree products which are exported to Japan, Taiwan, USA, and Australia. A key strategic focus is on developing and maintaining high-quality vegetable and fruit juices for export markets.

The Role

The role involves operating a range of plant, equipment, and machinery during 12-hour shifts in a modern processing facility. The role is based on the night shift on a 12 hr 4 x4 roster. Full training and safety equipment will be provided.

We are looking for: A night shift Trainee Operator with shifts starting at 5.45pm to 6am

Responsibilities:

• Operate production equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• Monitor production processes to ensure that they are running smoothly

• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during production

• Perform routine maintenance on production equipment

• Ensure that products meet quality standards

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines

• Maintain accurate production records

• Work collaboratively with other team members to achieve production targets

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes

The successful candidate must be a NZ resident or have an appropriate work visa and will have:

• The “Right Attitude”

• The ability to read and follow Safety instructions and S.O.P’s, and help create them

• A willingness to learn new skills and equipment in a hands-on production environment

• A team player mentality, prepared to muck in and succeed as a team

• Experience in manufacturing processes, and an understanding of quality systems

• A questioning mind, asking the right questions to ensure our products stay the best

• A good level of physical fitness - not everything is automated, and computer controlled

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• The ability to communicate at a high level in a noisy environment, both written and verbal

• A high level of reliability & time management

• Ownership of their role

Desired (but not essential) skills/experience also includes:

• Supervisory experience

• Scada control systems experience

• Forklift license and driving experience

• Food manufacturing experience

If this is the opportunity you have been waiting for, DON'T DELAY – apply now telling us why we need you on our production team!