Position: Machine Operator
Job Types: Full-time.
Number of Positions: 12
Hours of work: 30 hours per week in off-peak season, 40 hours per week in peak season.
The Company
Unipharm Healthy Manufacturing Co. Limited (Unipharm) is a leading manufacturer of health food and dietary supplements. We are a New Zealand business manufacturing nutraceutical products in a wide range of forms - soft capsule, hard capsule, powder sachet, tablet, liquid and honey with a major focus on exporting to Oceania and Asian markets.
The role
You will be responsible for operating a variety of process equipment which involves set-up, running, monitoring, trouble-shooting and general cleaning of the plant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow operational requirements.
- Operating automatic and semi-automatic equipment and undertaking in process quality checks
- Do routine maintenance and changeovers on machines when required.
- Fault finding on machines and able to remedy faults on production equipment.
- Maintain housekeeping in accordance with Operational Standards set out in the Operational procedures.
- Complete the Daily operational paper works/checklists.
- Maintaining a healthy and safe working environment by eliminating hazards and taking the appropriate steps to eliminate any unsafe or poor-quality aspects.
- Perform all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices.
Key Requirements:
· NZQF Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or 1 year relevant work experience.
· Previous experience in pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing would be a great add-on.
· Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal procedures or instructions and attention to detail.
· Be physically fit.
· Be trustworthy and reliable.
· A team player with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
· Be quality-focused without compromising.
· Flexible for ongoing night shift work.
· Be excellent at multi-tasking and working under pressure.
· Strong problem-solving skills.
Please note: you must hold a valid NZ Work Visa or NZ Residency/Citizenship.
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Auckland: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
