About the role
We are seeking Sampling Specialists to join our Subsampling team, based at our Dunsandel site. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment, sampling finished powder milk product for release.
If you already have laboratory experience or dairy knowledge, you’ll be able to put those skills to good use but if you’re motivated, detail-oriented and ready to learn, we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Sub sampling of our final product which we manufacture in the plant and sub sampling of raw materials
- Processing in process samples and performing other sampling requests as required
- Following hygiene practices, quality standards, and operating procedures
- Manual handling will be required, so you will need to pick up to 25kg loads on a regular basis
This role will suit someone that is looking for a permanent opportunity and available to work either of the following shifts: Sunday to Wednesday, 7:30am – 17:30pm or Wednesday to Saturday. 7:30am – 17:30pm
Skills and Experience
We’re looking for people who can bring some or all of the following:
- Availability to work one of the shifts above.
- Experience in a laboratory environment under ISO 17025 and RMP is beneficial, but not essential
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a multi-tasking environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and/or LIMS experience is an advantage
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Previous sampling experience would be great, but we’re happy to train the right person
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 we offer:
- 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
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 and may close the advertisement early.
Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.
