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Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity
We are looking for 3x full time Plant Operators for our Rolleston Mill, working Monday to Friday. There are two shifts (6.00am-3.30pm and 2.30pm-12am).
Reporting to Site Manager, your key focus will be undertaking the efficient daily mill operations including mixing of raw materials, bagging of materials, minor machinery maintenance and ensure consistent quality management.
You will also concentrate on:
Operating and monitoring SCADA equipment and machinery
Contributing to manufacturing and process improvements
Ensuring productivity targets are met
Helping to maintain an excellent standard of workplace health and safety
Mōhou ake | About you
To excel in this role, you will have previous experience working with rural supplies. You will need basic machine operating skills and in particular working with SCADA.
You will be reliable and have a consistent work ethic
You will be an effective communicator (able to relate well to others)
You will be able to work autonomously but equally in teams
You will have an ability to build effective working relationships across the organisation
Mō ngā painga | About the benefits
You'll be rewarded with:
Competitive remuneration package
Sick leave from Day 1
Paid birthday leave
Access to training through our online library, The Greenhouse
Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores
Exclusive Farmlands shareholding offer providing access to a vast array of discounts with our Card Partners
Additional support for parents - 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks' paid partner's leave
Mō matou | About us
At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values: Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.
With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Te Tono | How to apply
Apply online with your CV and cover letter and we'll do the rest. We'd love to hear from you and know you'll most definitely grow your career - and us - at Farmlands.
Applications close: 22 June 2025.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.
Team
Supply Chain
Role
Manufacturing
Locations
Rolleston Mill
Employment type
Full-time
Job Type
Permanent - full-time
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