Production Operator

Production Operator


Company
IFF
Location
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
18 days ago
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Job Description
Job SummaryAre you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact?Taura Natural Ingredients is a global manufacturer and supplier of functional ingredients for leading brand snack producers. We are a market leader in the development of functional fruit products for customer specific applications with world class production facilities in Mount Maunganui and Belgium. For further information, visit www.tauraURC.com.IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.Food Ingredients: Innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers.The role is based in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand (onsite role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.Where You’ll Make a DifferencePerform quality control testing and assist with equipment calibration.Operate various process equipment safely and efficiently.Run automated packing machines and carry out general packing duties.Operate a forklift as required for material handling.Load, mix, and prepare ingredients for production processes.Generate labels and complete basic computer-related tasks.Support the Shift Manager by performing role‑specific operational duties.What Makes You The Right FitStrong attention to detail with clear, accurate documentation skills.Collaborative team player with a positive, “can‑do” attitude.Smart, physically fit, enthusiastic, and proactive in daily tasks.Ambitious with strong potential for growth within the business.Prior experience in food manufacturing—especially plant‑based production—is a beneficial advantage.Why Choose Us?Provides a clean and safe working environment, including secure on‑site parking for employees.Encourages suitable candidates to apply if the role aligns with their interests and skills.Requires a pre‑employment medical and drug screening as part of Taura Natural Ingredients’ Health & Safety commitmentConditions applyDue to increased capacity, we are seeking a permanent Production Operators to add to our operational resources. We are seeking an energetic team player to join our small, friendly team.We do shift work on rotation, each shift is 12 hours and the Plant runs 6pm Sunday night to 6pm Friday night, with a generous shift allowance for night shift. Hours are 6am – 6pm (day shift) and 6pm – 6am (night shift) current roster pattern is 2 weeks Night shift and 3 weeks day shift with scheduled days off during the week on days.Starting hourly rate of $28.30 per hour. Additional Shift allowance of $5.00 per hour when working night shift. Pay rate starts as at a Packing Operator with opportunities to progress through to other roles in the factory. Quality Control Operator Loading Operator Process OperatorProgression pathways and starting rates are based on previous manufacturing environment experience.We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

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