Loader Operator

|Food & Dairy - Production|New Zealand

Our Client: Whittaker’s is New Zealand’s biggest chocolate manufacturer and has won NZ’s ‘Most Trusted Brand’ 14 times in a row. They live by the belief that ‘best is always better’, insisting on using only the finest ingredients, the best methods, most precise machinery, and the best people to keep making good, honest chocolate. 

The Opportunity: As a Loader, you’ll play a key part in keeping production lines running smoothly. You will be accurately loading ingredients and raw materials, supporting consistent, high-quality chocolate production. Tasks will include, but are not limited to: 

  • Precisely loading ingredients and raw materials according to recipe and schedule requirements
  • Following all site safety, food safety, and hygiene standards
  • Preparing, cleaning, and sanitising equipment before and after use 
  • Monitoring product quality and reporting any issues to your supervisor
  • Performing routine maintenance and inspection of loading equipment
  • Communicating clearly with you team to meet production deadlines 

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. Some flexibility to adjust hours will be required from time to time to support leave cover and broader business needs. 

You, the Candidate: With a background working in food production environments, the ideal candidate will possess good knowledge of GMP standards, troubleshooting equipment, problem-solving, and maintaining high standards of hygiene and H&S. You will also bring the following skills and attributes: 

  • 1+ years experience in food manufacturing – ideally handling raw materials 
  • Strong attention to details and adherence to SOPs
  • Good time management and a proactive and reliable work ethic 
  • Ability to work well in a team environment 
  • Physically fit and comfortable in a busy production environment, including the ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy loads 
  • Forklift license highly desirable but not essential 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that is truly passionate about their product and people. 

Ready to Apply? To apply for this role, please select the relevant ‘Apply’ button. Alternatively, please share your CV with Maya Carpenter-Salvador on maya@trs.co.nz

Please note: To be eligible for this role, you must hold current working rights in NZ. You must also be willing to undertake and return a satisfactory Ministry of Justice Criminal History check, and undergo a pre-employment medical including a Drug & Alcohol Screening.