ZIWI Limited is recognised as a leading pet nutrition company and is setting the standard globally using only NZ locally sourced natural and free-range ingredients. We have a passionate and dedicated team who are incredibly proud of the products we make and love sharing them globally.

We are looking for an experienced Retort Operator to join the team and get our canning line up and running. Responsible for overseeing the retort sterilization process, maintaining equipment functionality, and adhering to strict safety and quality standards, the Retort Operator position plays a crucial role in the success of our new line. The ideal candidate will have experience in high speed production processes, as well as thermal processing system training. As a senior operator within the business, you will also be backup to the Team Leader when required.

Key responsibilities:

• Proficient in operating and maintaining retort equipment, including understanding control systems, temperature regulation, and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Conducting quality checks, monitoring critical control points, and maintaining product quality standards throughout the production process.
• Efficiently managing time and resources to meet production schedules and deadlines, optimizing productivity while maintaining quality standards.
• Maintaining accurate records of production activities, including batch records, temperature logs, and quality control documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key requirements:

• A proven track record in handling advanced automated equipment
• Experience operating retorts.
• Expertise in overseeing high-speed production processes.

In addition, you are a reliable team player who takes pride in your attention to detail and quality outputs. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dynamic business with a global footprint. Our K.I.W.I values of Kindness (Manaaki), Integrity (Pono) Will (Pūkeke) and Ingenuity (Auahatanga) ensure that we are an organisation where you can feel that you are respected, surrounded with honesty and hardworking kaimahi with the support to grow and develop. Some of our benefits include pet bereavement leave, birthday leave, and enhanced parental leave.

All applicants must have current NZ residency or a valid work visa to apply and will be required to undergo a pre-employment Criminal Check, Medical Check and Drug and alcohol screening as part of ZIWI’s commitment to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.