Machine Operator Opportunities

5 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand The Griffin’s Food Company Full time

**Published**:23/05/2025
**Job Location**: Auckland / New Zealand **Job Type**:Permanent **Work Type**:Full Time **Category**:Manufacturing & Operations
- Are you mechanically minded with a passion for manufacturing?
- Want to join an iconic kiwi company who is committed to growing you?
- Looking for a hands-on job where you can put your great attention to detail to use?
- Here at Griffin’s Snacks, we’re proud of our heritage and are New Zealand’s largest snack food company, producing many iconic and much-loved kiwi brands, including Griffin’s biscuits, Huntley & Palmers crackers, Nice & Natural bars, and ETA potato chips.

Our iconic manufacturing plant in Papakura, South Auckland, produces our delicious biscuits and crackers, operating 24 hours/5 days a week. To keep our plant running smoothly, we have a big team filled with amazing people working across a range of shifts, and we're often looking for production superstars to join this team, helping us create happy snacking moments

**We're recruiting for team members to join us in permanent roles on the below 3 shifts;**
- Morning Shift: 12.05am - 8.05am
- Night Shift: 4.15pm - 12.15am
- Day Shift: 7:55am - 4:25pm
- _ These are all full-time roles on fixed shifts Monday to Friday, based at our Papakura plant_

**What will you be responsible for in this role?**
- Operating high speed FMCG manufacturing machinery (including machine set up, changeover, cleaning and troubleshooting)
- Accurately completing and writing up quality checks and production calculations
- Ensuring all Health, Safety &Environmental procedures are understood and followed at all times

**What will you bring to the role?**
- Proven experience working in a Manufacturing or Production environment for at least 1 year, preferably FMCG
- Technically savvy; confident in using computers and other technology
- Good mechanical aptitude with skills in machine set-up, operation and troubleshooting
- Strong communications skills both written and verbal
- Physical fitness: ability to lift heavy product is required for some roles (up to 25kgs approx) and work at heights

**Benefits**:

- Opportunity to work for a global FMCG company
- Free onsite car park & discounted staff canteen
- Career growth opportunities
- Discounted staff shop product

We're committed to growing together, thinking responsibly and acting entrepreneurially, and you can expect a supportive working environment where you'll feel engaged and valued, with a focus on safety and wellness to make your workplace more enjoyable


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