Summary: Join Open Country Dairy as a Process Operator, where you will manage automated equipment, ensure product quality, and contribute to continuous improvement in a key manufacturing role. Highlights: 1. Operate modern, automated processing equipment in a key role 2. Drive continual Process and Quality improvement 3. Work with a small, focused team where excellence is appreciated Open Country Dairy, is New Zealand’s second largest dairy manufacturer, producing a range of quality dairy ingredients that are exported globally. Our Awarua site is located 10km south of Invercargill and operates four modern Milk Powder Plants an AMF plant, and a new Milk Concentration plant. Our business has experienced steady growth over the years, and plan is to continue this growth, as such, we are seeking to employ additional Process Operators. Duties include: • The operation of a modern, automated, processing equipment • Ensuring that product meets all specification targets and KPI's • Managing routine tasks including housekeeping and assisting in plant maintenance • Excellence in site Health and Safety and operational compliance • Liaising with plant management, engineering, technical, and warehousing personnel • Driving continual Process and Quality improvement The successful candidate needs to have the following qualities: • A proven work history, be motivated and passionate about manufacturing • Experience in operating automated equipment • Excellent communication and computer literacy • Must be a strong team player Desirable Qualities: • Dairy industry experience • Food processing experience • A trade certification What is in it for you? • We offer you the opportunity to work in a modern dynamic operation and in a key role • 4 on 4 off shift pattern • We offer a very competitive salary • We reward your performance with solid KPI bonuses • The opportunity to work with a small, focused team where excellence is appreciated and rewarded. To register your interest in the above role, please click "Apply" or by post: Po Box 522, Invercargill  Applicants must have legal right to work in NZ. Application close 30th April 2026