{"id":3858761,"url":"https://alion.io/job/synlait-senior-process-technician","title":"Senior Process Technician","company":{"id":2438956,"name":"synlait","domain":"synlait.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/synlait","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Rolleston, New Zealand"],"countries":["NZ"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-06T03:23:26Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-06","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T12:42:50Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"About the role\nWe are looking for a Senior Process Operator to join our Dryer 2 Team at our Dunsandel manufacturing plant us on a permanent basis. As part of a small team on shift you will receive full training to operate our Dryer 2 plant as an Evap/Dryer operator to transform milk and ingredients into value-added products.\nYou will be accountable for delivering production processing requirements as well as performing plant turnarounds, undertaking plant and process problem solving, cleaning, plant walks and inspections.\nIf you’ve worked in food or dairy manufacturing before and know what it takes to keep production lines running safely, smoothly, and efficiently-we want to hear from you.\nOur shifts allow for plenty of flexibility and work life balance with 4 days off between shifts. Based on a rotational roster, you will be on the shift pattern below: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off (12.5 hour shifts)\nThe main responsibilities of this role include..\nOperation of critical manufacturing equipment within designed running parameters\n\nEnsuring all our products are manufactured in-spec and right first time\n\nKeeping the manufacturing environment to a high quality standard\n\nFollow Synlait’s Quality and Safety Principles\n\nKeep to good documentation practices\n\nAble to investigate Production, safety and quality issues to root cause\n\nAn understanding of IWS principles\n\nGood time management and able to work in a fast-paced environment\n\nGood communication skills, motivated and a willingness to learn\n\nStrong mechanical aptitude and an interest in understanding how equipment and processes work \nA practical approach to problem-solving and fault finding \nA commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement \nA good level of physical fitness is required to climb stairs daily, perform manual tasks on plant turnarounds, Dryer washes and operator maintenance jobs.\nAbility to understand and learn HMI automation to run the Dryer and Evaporator\nAbout you\nThe ideal candidate will have prior experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry as a Process Operator. However, if you don't have this background, we still encourage you to apply!\nThis role is also well suited to a practical hands-on individual with a mechanical aptitude, or someone from a trades background, engineering, or a related discipline who are keen to apply their skills in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and an interest in understanding how equipment and processes work \nA practical approach to problem-solving and fault finding \nA commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement \nA good level of physical fitness is required to climb stairs daily, perform manual tasks on plant turnarounds, Dryer washes and operator maintenance jobs\nAbility to understand and learn HMI automation to run the Dryer and Evaporator\nWhat we offer:\nWork-life balance - Enjoy a rotating roster of 2 days, 2 nights, followed by 4 days off (12.5-hour\n\nHealth & wellbeing - Wellbeing One health insurance plus access to exclusive partner discounts\n\nCareer growth - A great starting opportunity with ongoing training and development opportunities.\n\nEasy commute - Free bus service to and from Rolleston\n\nSustainable values - We’re proud to be B Corp™ certified\n\nCommunity & connection - Join our active Social Club\n\nWhat's next? Apply now!\nInclude your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. If you don’t progress with us for this role, we will keep your details on file and consider you for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.\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. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit.\nBe The Difference means we understand before we act - that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day.\nWe Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us.\nWe feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. 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. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success.\nTogether 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. To ensure your application is received and considered, please apply directly through our careers website. 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