About the role
We are seeking experienced Process Technicians to join our Blending and Canning team. In this role, you’ll be working with advanced automated systems and processes to produce high-quality nutrition products for global markets. If you’ve worked in food or dairy manufacturing before and know what it takes to keep production lines running safely, smoothly, and efficiently—we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Dispensing ingredients, mixing, tipping, and batch preparation
- In-process testing and quality control checks
- Intrusive cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment and environment
- Operate sophisticated automated equipment in a dairy manufacturing process
- Perform product quality checks to minimise losses and boost line efficiency
- Uphold high safety and quality standards within the manufacturing environment
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through IWS tools and processes
- Identify equipment defects, support maintenance activities and contribute to autonomous maintenance practices
- Collaborate within a high-performing team to achieve production goals and drive operational excellence
This is a full-time permanent role. Our shifts allow for plenty of flexibility and work life balance with 4 days off between shifts. Based on a rotational roster, you will be on the shift pattern below: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off (12.5 hour shifts) You must be available to work all three shifts on the rotating roster.
Skills and Experience We’re Looking For:
We are specifically targeting experienced Process Operators who bring skill, accuracy and a proactive mindset.
The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience in a dairy or food manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical aptitude to understand and operate our equipment
- Strong understanding of critical control points and hygiene procedures
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail under pressure
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Physical ability to lift up to 25kg safely and repeatedly
- The confidence to troubleshoot, identify issues, and escalate when needed.
If you don't tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply!
What We Offer
- A competitive starting hourly rate
- Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role or provide opportunities throughout the business
- Health insurance cover & partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
- Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy
- B Corp TM certified
- Social Club membership opportunities
Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
About us
Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World!
We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.
You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.
We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.
What's next?
Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly andmay close the advertisement early. If you don't hear from us this time, we'll keep your details on file for future opportunities.
Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.