Process Technician

**About the role**

We are seeking an experienced Process Technicians to join our Packer and Palletising team. In this permanent, full-time role, you’ll operate automated case packers, robotic palletising systems, and packaging equipment, ensuring our finished goods are packed accurately, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

This role is critical in our packaging plant, where you'll perform routine checks, troubleshoot equipment, and uphold strict hygiene and safety protocols. If you have experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment and enjoy working in a fast-paced, hands-on role then we want to hear from you.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Operate and monitor automated packing equipment, case packers, and palletising robots
- Conduct visual and in-process quality checks to maintain product compliance
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical or process issues, escalating where necessary
- Perform product quality checks to minimise losses and boost line efficiency
- Uphold high safety and quality standards within the manufacturing environment
- Collaborate within a high-performing team to achieve production goals

**What We Offer**
- Depending on experience pay rate will start from $28.54 and up to $32.90 for experienced operators with opportunities for increases after completing competency sign off.
- Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role or provide opportunities throughout the business

You must be available to work all three shifts on the rotating roster. **Morning Shift -**6:00 AM to 2:45 PM, **Afternoon Shift**1:45 PM to 10:30 PM, **Night Shift**09:45 PM to 6:30 AM

**Skills and Experience We’re Looking For**:
We are targeting experienced lab or Process Technicians with a passion for quality, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and strong focus on product quality
- Strong understanding of critical control points and hygiene procedures
- Physical ability to lift up to 25kg safely and repeatedly
- The confidence to troubleshoot, identify issues, and escalate when needed.

If you don't tick all the boxes, we still encourage you to apply

**Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.**

**About Us - The Synlait Way**

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's next?**

If you don't hear from us this time, we'll keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.