Production Operator - (Night Shift)
If you are looking for permanent work, and reliable to work night shift from 6pm to 6am Monday to Thursday and you have experience in a manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!
At ZIWI, we're proud to make ultra-premium pet food using New Zealand's best natural ingredients. Were driven by our purpose of helping pets’ live life at the peak.
Behind every can and every bag of ZIWI product is a team of passionate people committed to quality, safety and doing things the right way. As we continue to grow, we're looking for Production Operators to join our night shift team and help us deliver world-class products to customers globally.
If you're reliable, enjoy hands-on work, like being part of a team, and have worked in manufacturing before or a similar industry, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Why Join ZIWI?
Many of our operations team have been with us since we opened our Super Kitchen in Awatoto, which speaks to the supportive culture we've built and the pride our people take in their work.
Some of our benefits:
Starting pay from $30.50 per hour (plus a night shift allowance)
Permanent full-time employment
A four-day working week - Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off
Your birthday off each year
Training and development opportunities
Career growth within a growing global business
A supportive team environment where people genuinely look out for one another
Modern facilities and equipment
About the Role
As a Production Operator, you'll be ensuring our products are produced safely, efficiently and to the high standards our customers expect.
Key responsibilities include:
Operating production equipment and automated machinery
Monitoring manufacturing processes and product quality
Following food safety, quality and health & safety standards
Completing production documentation accurately
Working as part of a team to achieve production targets
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Maintaining a clean, safe and organised work environment
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are reliable, hardworking and enjoy working alongside a great team. You'll take pride in doing the job right, be willing to learn new skills, and be someone your teammates can count on. If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a company that values its people and provides genuine training and support, this could be the role for you.
You Will have
Experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing, processing or similar environments
Experience operating machinery or automated equipment
Confidence learning new systems and technology
A current driver's licence
You must also be physically fit and capable of safely lifting up to 25kg
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be supported, valued and given the opportunity to grow, we'd love to hear from you!
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and will be required to pass pre-employment checks, including literacy and numeracy assessments, reference checks, a criminal history check, medical screening, and drug and alcohol testing.
- Department
- Production and packing
- Role
- All Production line roles - Napier, NZ.
- Location
- Superkitchen Awatoto, Napier, NZ
- Employment type
- Full-time