[ref. b66979618] Dairy Process Technician - Wanganui
Competitive Salary + KPI Bonus Structure + Perks Package
- Leading Innovative Technology and Premium Facilities
- Work-Life Balance - 4 On, 4 Off Roster
Process Technician - Support a Leading National Dairy Processing Operation
Enjoy the temperate climate of Whanganui, boasting affordable housing, excellent schools and a balance of amenities; all just a 45 min journey from Palmerston North.- This role offers exceptional work-life balance with a rewarding 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern, giving you plenty of time to recharge and enjoy what the region has to offer.
- Want more shifts? The company offers regular opportunities for overtime so you can choose your perfect balance.
Our client is a well-established New Zealand premium dairy processing facility with modern, automated milk powder manufacturing plants. They are expanding their Whanganui site team with skilled Process Technicians.
They're seeking motivated Process Technicians to operate and monitor automated production systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient milk powder manufacture.
Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills and grow your career within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Process Technician, you will be responsible for:
Operational Tasks- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot milk powder manufacturing equipment and systems.
- Ensure consistent production through shift-based operations (4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour shifts).
- Support quality, health & safety, and compliance standards aligned with industry requirements.
- Assist with training and support for junior operators and team members.
- Work closely with team members and leadership to maintain high production standards.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.
- Participate in training programs and development pathways for career progression.
- Champion site safety and environmental compliance.
- Report and manage risks and incidents promptly.
- Complete compliance and quality audits.
- Identify opportunities to minimise losses and improve efficiency.
- To support the quality and HACCP systems and ensure procedures are followed.
- Competitive salary package + performance-based KPI bonuses.
- Work Life Balance desirable shift work - 4 days on 4 days off.
- Perks access to NZ's largest employee discount program.
- Opportunity to work with modern, automated processing technology in a growing NZ-owned business.
- Overtime Opportunities numerous overtime shifts available.
- Clear pathways into senior technicians and supervisory roles.
- Supportive, safety-focused culture valuing your wellbeing and input.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or NZ certificates in Dairy Processing, Food Technology, Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Practical experience in dairy, food, pharmaceutical, or other automated processing environments.
- Strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality compliance.
- Ability to work effectively in a shift roster and collaborate well within a team.
- Physically fit to manage plant demands and manual tasks.
Sounds Like You?
Please apply through the portal OR email your CV and cover letter to Emma@maverixrecruit.com
Not sure?
Everyone's experience looks different, please get in touch anyway! For a confidential chat, contact Emma Wheatland on 027 232 6280 or Emma@maverixrecruit.com
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