Packing Operator

5 days ago

Timaru, Canterbury, New Zealand McCain Foods (NZ) Limited Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

At McCain, Packing Operators are business-critical team members who ensure the safe and efficient running of our packing lines for locally grown potato products. As part of our 24/7 facility in Timaru, you will join a small, supportive team maintaining product quality and safety standards. Your role is hands-on and fast-paced, involving machine operation and manual handling, with a focus on both teamwork and individual responsibility.

Full training will be provided, ensuring you have the knowledge and support needed to succeed in your role.

What you'll be doing.

  • Operate and troubleshoot packing equipment such as graders, weighers, baggers, case packers, tapers, coders, pallet wrappers, and labellers
  • Accurately complete quality and operational documentation
  • Maintain exceptional hygiene and food safety practices
  • Proactively identify and report workplace hazards
  • Uphold the line productivity, safety, and product quality

  • Participate in a roster consisting of 12-hour shifts:

  • 2 days (7am–7pm), 2 nights (7pm–7am), followed by 4 days off

  • Perform manual handling tasks as required
  • Solve operational problems quickly and effectively
  • Collaborate with teammates, supporting a safe and productive environment

What you'll need to be successful.

  • Strong commitment to health and safety as your top priority
  • Previous machine operation experience (advantageous but not essential)
  • Previous forklift operation experience (advantageous but not essential)
  • Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
  • Comfortable using simple touch screen controls as part of daily tasks
  • Good computer and data entry skills
  • Clear communication and a positive, team-focused attitude
  • Willingness to learn, with demonstrated initiative and reliability
  • Sufficient strength and fitness to manage role's physical demands
  • Legally entitled to work in New Zealand
  • Ability to undergo pre-employment medical, drug screening, and reference checks

About McCain

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Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.

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