Summary: Join a high-performing team operating industrial plant equipment, monitoring quality, troubleshooting issues, and adhering to strict food safety and hygiene procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Highlights: 1. Operate a range of industrial plant and production equipment 2. Monitor production quality and troubleshoot mechanical/process issues 3. Work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Bring your production and mechanical know how to a leading food manufacturing environment in Mount Maunganui. We're looking for experienced Production Operators to join a high performing team that values safety, quality, and teamwork. With both permanent and fixed term opportunities available, this is a great chance to secure stable, well paid work with real development potential. **Roles Available:** * Permanent Production Operator roles * Fixed term Production Operator roles * 4 on 4 off rotating roster (two 12 hour days, two 12 hour nights, four days off) **What You'll Be Doing:** * Operating a range of industrial plant and production equipment * Monitoring production quality and meeting processing standards * Troubleshooting mechanical or process issues to maintain efficiency * Following strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures * Working collaboratively in a fast paced manufacturing environment **What You Need:** * Proven experience in production or manufacturing (food industry experience preferred) * Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot issues * Good attention to detail with solid reading, writing, and numerical skills * Physically fit and able to work 12 hour shifts * Positive, team focused attitude and willingness to learn * A forklift licence and/or experience with HACCP or food safety systems is a bonus **What's in It for You:** * Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + holiday pay + sick leave * All PPE supplied * Ongoing support from your local AWF Tauranga team Opportunity to build long term skills in a modern, well run manufacturing facility **Call to Action** Apply now and take the next step in your manufacturing career with us. **Compliance** * Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand. * As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test. * Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.