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Lower Hutt · Wellington

Food production operator

FeaturedCasualPosted 29/10/2026 · Closes 28/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$27.00 – $28.00/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 Taitā plant needs six food processing workers to keep up. It's steady, physical work with a team that keeps each other going. Hours are 6am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday. Casual hours, typically 3 to 5 shifts a week. Pay is $27.00 to $28.00 an hour depending on experience. Annual leave and public holidays apply. No experience is needed; we're after people who are reliable, clean and quick to learn. Bring your food safety certificate; we'll verify it at the interview. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Stable hours you can plan your week around. Staff discounts and a friendly crew. Start is flexible for the right person, so get your application in.

Duties

  • Work to daily production targets
  • Process, trim and pack product on the line
  • Weigh, label and record product accurately
  • Follow hygiene and food safety procedures at all times
  • Keep the processing area clean and sanitised

Required skills and experience

  • At least 3 months relevant experience
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Quality control
  • • Early starts
  • • Time management

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Food Safety certificate

PPE, equipment and induction

Full PPE including thermal gear provided. Paid induction covers hygiene and site safety.

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