Production Assistant in Food Manufacturing
We are a Christchurch based food manufacturer seeking a confident, organized and dedicated production assistant to join our team.
The position is full time but part time opportunities are also available.
The position requires enthusiasm, a high level of food safety practice (we can train) and the ability to learn or be skilled in food processing methods and machinery.
You will be a part of a team ensuring that all aspects of production comply with the company’s risk management programme and will either have HACCP qualifications or will receive training in this and comply with the company’s health and safety policies and manufacturing protocols.
The position will require the successful applicant to work in the below processes and to efficiently and safely manufacture and dispatch the company's products.
1. You will ideally have a background or can be easily trained in the operation of the machinery typically associated with the preparation of small goods as well as automatic packaging systems.
2. You will ideally have experience or an aptitude to learn to develop and/or mix spicing and marinades for the various products manufactured by the company.
3. You will help the team ensure the processing, production and warehouse areas comply with company policy and protocols around efficiency, safety and food hygiene.
4. You will play an integral role in a highly motivated, results driven company that has a growing NZ and off-shore market.
The preferred candidate will display all or most of the following attributes:
1. Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Flexibility to perform a variety of duties.
4. The ability to work unsupervised.
5. A decent level of physical fitness.
6. A commitment to quality and safe working practices and to demonstrate qualities of trust, honesty, accountability and a passion for work that inspires you to get the best out of yourself and those in your team.
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