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You’ll operate modern packaging equipment, complete quality checks and help ensure our production line runs safely and efficiently.\nThis is a great opportunity for a practical, hands-on individual with good attention to detail, mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and develop.\nWhether you're looking to build a career in the dairy industry or are an Engineering graduate wanting to gain practical experience in a modern manufacturing environment, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills across automated equipment, production processes and plant operations, with potential to progress into a Dryer Operator or a Shift leader role over time.\nThe main responsibilities of this role include.\nOperating sophisticated, automated equipment in a dairy manufacturing process\n\nPerforming product quality checks to reduce loses and improve line reliability\n\nOperating a forklift to move ingredients in staging locations\n\nMaintaining exceptional manufacturing safety and quality standards\n\nPlaying your part in a high performing team\n\nYou’ll work a rotating 4-on, 4-off roster consisting of two day shifts, two night shifts and four days off, offering a great work-life balance.\nSkills and Experience\nPrevious experience within the dairy industry or food manufacturing as well as experience working with an ERP system (SAP) would be seen as advantageous however we will provide training to upskill you.\nForklift experience preferred\n\nMechanical aptitude to form a basic understanding of our equipment\n\nThorough with good attention to detail\n\nSelf-motivated and proactive\n\nThere will be some lifting required of up to 25 Kg\n\nDemonstrate a strong understanding of processes\n\nKeen attitude to learn and get involved\n\nWhat we offer:\nHealth & wellbeing - Wellbeing One health insurance plus access to exclusive partner discounts\nFamily-friendly support - Industry-leading parental leave through our Matua policy\nSustainable values - We’re proud to be B Corp™ certified\nCommunity & connection - Join our active Social Club\nEasy commute - Free bus service to and from Rolleston\nCareer growth - Ongoing development and progression opportunities\nWhat's next? Apply now!\nInclude your most recent CV summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. If this role isn’t quite the right fit, we’ll keep your details on file for future opportunities that match your skills and experience. Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.\nApplicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.\nAbout us - The Synlait Spirit\nSynlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition - we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. 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We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world.\nAt Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. 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