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Tauranga · Bay of Plenty

Food production operator

FeaturedCasualPosted 12/10/2026 · Closes 11/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$25.00 – $27.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Seasonal demand means our Tauriko plant needs two food processing workers to keep up. Product goes to supermarkets and export markets, so quality is everything. You'll work Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10.30pm. Shifts are offered week to week, with plenty available over busy periods. The base rate is $25.00 to $27.00 an hour, set on experience. Food handling experience is a plus; a Food Safety certificate is an advantage. No formal qualifications are needed; a good attitude matters most. Applicants need the right to work in New Zealand and two work references. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Paid training and a proper induction before you start. Apply now. Shortlisting starts straight away.

Duties

  • Keep the processing area clean and sanitised
  • Process, trim and pack product on the line
  • Work to daily production targets
  • Report quality issues to the supervisor

Required skills and experience

  • At least 1 months relevant experience
  • • Food safety
  • • Early starts
  • • Manual handling
  • • Health and safety awareness

Essential licences or qualifications

None required for this role.

PPE, equipment and induction

Clean uniform supplied daily. Induction includes GMP, allergen control and manual handling.

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