Plant Operator - Seed Coating

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Summary: Join Barenbrug as a Seed Coating Plant Operator, responsible for running and maintaining modern seed coating machinery, ensuring product quality, and supporting production. Highlights: 1. Great for the mechanically minded 2. Tightknit team 3. Opportunity to join a market leader in seed innovation Plant Operator – Seed Coating • Great for the mechanically minded • Tightknit team • Health / life / income protection insurance included Barenbrug is a global leader in pasture and forage seed innovation, proudly supporting New Zealand farmers with quality seed and trusted advice for over 30 years. The Rolleston-based facility is at the heart of our seed processing and distribution, and we’re looking for a motivated Seed Coating Plant Operator to join the team. About the Role As a Seed Coating Plant Operator, you'll be responsible for running and maintaining the modern seed coating machinery, ensuring product quality and consistency, and supporting the wider production operation. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role ideal for someone with great attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a strong work ethic. Key responsibilities include: • Operating automated seed coating machinery • Monitoring product quality, calibration, and production outputs • Carrying out basic machinery maintenance and troubleshooting • Accurately recording batch and production data • Assisting with warehousing, packing, and dispatch activities when required • Following health & safety, hygiene, and quality control protocols What We’re Looking For • Previous experience in a production or machinery operating role preferred (agriculture, food, or manufacturing industries ideal) • Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail • Good physical fitness • Forklift licence and experience preferred Why Join Barenbrug? Barenbrug have been able to build an excellent culture in their Processing and Distribution Warehouse, with many staff being long term employees. You will be able to continue your career with a market leader and gain access to further opportunities in throughout the business. You will need to work flexible hours as required. We offer a competitive remuneration package and a great opportunity to be involved at the forefront of pastoral agriculture. You can download a Position Description and a copy of our Pre-Employment application form from our website – www.barenbrug.co.nz *To apply by email, please attach your CV, cover letter and a completed Pre-employment application form and email to mail@barenbrug.co.nz Or post to Barenbrug New Zealand, 2547 Old West Coast Road, RD 1, Christchurch 7671. Closes Friday 30 January 2026.