About the role
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Process Operator to join us on a permanent basis. Based at our Dunsandel manufacturing plant, you will operate our highly automated Dryer to transform milk and ingredients into value-added products. You will be accountable for delivering production processing requirements as well as undertaking plant and process problem solving, cleaning, plant walks and inspections.
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.
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)
The main responsibilities of this role include..
- Operation of critical manufacturing equipment within designed running parameters
- Ensuring all our products are manufactured in-spec and right first time
- Keeping the manufacturing environment to a high quality standard
- Follow Synlait’s Quality and Safety Principles
- Keep to good documentation practices
- Able to investigate Production, safety and quality issues to root cause
- An understanding of IWS principles
- Good time management and able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills, motivated and a willingness to learn
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry as a Senior Process Operator. However, if you don't have this background, we still encourage you to apply! This role is also well suited to individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude, a trades background, or a degree in science, engineering, or a related discipline who are keen to apply their skills in a manufacturing environment. Mechanical aptitude to understand and operate our equipment.
- Ideally you will have well developed problem solving and fault-finding experience with a minimum of 2 years in the dairy, food or other relevant manufacturing industry
- Thorough with good attention to detail
- Self-motivated and proactive
- There will be some lifting required of up to 25 Kg
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of processes
- A NZ Diploma in Dairy Processing is highly regarded in this role
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.
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