Production Specialist - Casual

JDE Peet’s is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands. For more than 265 years, we’ve been inspired by the belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed’s, Ti Ora and more. In 2023, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of close to 15 billion NZD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.

JDE Peet’s is looking for an enthusiastic Production Specialist/ Machine Operator in our factory in Ōtara, Auckland to work on a casual basis, to cover leave and periods of high production volume. This role is vital in ensuring a safe work environment, and the production of high-quality tea and coffee.

Key tasks will include:

• Operating machinery
• Manufacturing and packaging tea and coffee products to specifications 
• Setting up machines and/or weighing scales (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
• Pack, stack and move pallets with the use of a forklift when/if required
• Ensure raw materials accurately flow to the machines
• Fix any issues that might happen during the shift (including basic troubleshooting) or ask for help to problem solve
• Complete paperwork 
• Maintain high-quality standards and aim for continuous improvement
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and make the best use of the space available
• Complete quality and production records in line with policies/procedures
• Report any issues/non-conformances & waste
• Labelling/tagging of bags and packing
• Work to meet daily targets
• Proactively managing your own time and work priorities   
• Can work both autonomously and as part of a team

Qualifications

 

We’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:

• Production Operator experience (ideally within Food, Beverage or Pharma Industries)
• You’re able to safely lift up to 25kgs
• Willingness to learn, grow and adapt as production needs change
• Valid NZ working rights
• You have your own transport to get to our factory in Ōtara

If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise). If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to [email protected].

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