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Whakatāne · Bay of Plenty

Plant sanitation operator

FeaturedCasualPosted 08/11/2026 · Closes 08/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$27.50 – $29.00/hr
8% holiday pay
+$2.20/hr
Indicative combined
$29.70/hr

8% pay-as-you-go holiday pay (qualifying arrangement). The combined figure is indicative only and does not confirm that every employer obligation is met. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

A food production plant in Paroa needs three industrial cleaners for the overnight hygiene crew. The plant runs during the day and the hygiene crew owns the night. 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 $27.50 to $29.00 an hour, set on experience. Plus 8% holiday pay paid as you go. Factory or hygiene experience is a plus. You'll need to be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and able to pass a pre-employment check. Close to public transport. Clear path to permanent hours for the right person. Apply now; we reply to every application.

Duties

  • Follow hygiene procedures and sign off cleaning records
  • Use pressure washers, foamers and industrial chemicals safely
  • Report damage or missing parts to the shift supervisor
  • Clean and sanitise production equipment and floors after each run
  • Dismantle and reassemble equipment for cleaning

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Night shifts
  • • Hazard identification
  • • Chemical handling
  • • Manual handling

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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