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Upper Hutt · Wellington

Plant sanitation operator

FeaturedCasualPosted 02/11/2026 · Closes 02/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$26.50/hr

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

About the role

A food production plant in Upper Hutt needs an industrial cleaner for the overnight hygiene crew. Full gear is supplied and the chemicals are managed under a strict safety system. You'll work Monday to Friday, 3pm to 11pm. Shifts are offered week to week, with plenty available over busy periods. The base rate is $26.50 an hour. Annual leave and public holidays apply. No experience is needed; we train you in chemical safety and the clean-down procedure. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Overtime available at peak times, paid at time and a half. Uniform and PPE supplied. Apply now; we reply to every application.

Duties

  • Use pressure washers, foamers and industrial chemicals safely
  • Clean and sanitise production equipment and floors after each run
  • Follow hygiene procedures and sign off cleaning records
  • Dismantle and reassemble equipment for cleaning

Required skills and experience

  • At least 3 months relevant experience
  • • Night shifts
  • • Chemical handling
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Manual handling
  • • Hazard identification

Essential licences or qualifications

None required for this role.

PPE, equipment and induction

Full wet-weather PPE, gumboots and face protection supplied. Induction covers chemical safety.

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