Tasman Bay Food Co. is the company behind market leading food products including Juicies, Moosies, Dr Feelgood Frozen Pops & Zesti bakery goodies. The Tasman Bay team is made up of passionate foodies, with a range of healthy & unique snack products being marketed across New Zealand; exported to markets as far flung as Japan, United Arab Emirates and Australia; and co-manufactured for other food businesses. We are looking for an experienced operator to join our team in Brightwater. A diverse role is available to join our operations team making Juicies and Moosies. Furthermore, there is the opportunity to work within different areas of the production environment and further develop experience and skills. The ideal candidate will be happy to work independently and have experience operating machinery in a food production environment. We are looking for a physically capable person who is well organised, a good problem solver and ideally has experience driving a forklift and a strong commitment to H&S and food safety compliance. The position is 32 plus hours per week, Monday to Friday, with starting times between 5.30 am and 6.30 am, depending on the area of work. Weekend work is sometimes offered to interested staff, at an additional rate. On the job training will be provided for the successful candidate. However, this is not a level entry position and experience in industrial food manufacture or similar environment is essential. To be considered for this role you need: • To be reliable and punctual • Good problem solver • An understanding of machinery and tools • Experience with food safety & quality systems • Strong level of H&S experience • To be fit and healthy – the role involves lifting • A positive outlook and “can do” attitude • Forklift licence/experience (not essential)