Process Operator, Eltham Bridge St

Position Description

About Lactalis-Mainland Dairy

Mainland Dairy, the business formerly known as Fonterra’s global Consumer and associated businesses, is now part of the Lactalis Group and known as Lactalis-Mainland Dairy.

Lactalis is a French family-owned business founded in Laval in 1933. Today, it is the world’s leading dairy group, present in 50 countries employing around 85,500 people. It is home to some of the world’s best known global and international dairy brands, including Président, Galbani and Parmalat.

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is a team of more than 4,300 employees, operating 16 manufacturing sites across Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East. We make well-loved brands including Anchor, Fresh ‘n’ Fruity and Mainland.

Our passionate and talented team is committed to nurturing the future, unlocking new opportunities, and fostering innovation in nutrition and food.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Process Operator to join our team at our Eltham Bridge St site.

As a Process Operator, you'll be working on the factory floor with your key responsibilities being:

• Operating of machinery within a hygienic food manufacturing environment working in hot and cold environments.
• Maintain high standards of Health and Safety and performing quality checks to ensure production meets our world class standards
• On the go problem solving, defect handling and continuous improvement.
• Accurate recording of production information
• Regularly lift, carry and handle product – manual handling of up to 25kg is a routine part of this role
• Flexible and open to upskilling and cross training in other areas.

This is a 3 months fixed term 5.30am to 5.30pm shift opportunity, working 12 hours per day on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Located on Bridge Street in Eltham, South Taranaki, this site has been operating since 1919 and is one of New Zealand’s oldest cheese producers. Using locally sourced milk, the site annually produces approximately 2,500 metric tonnes of award-winning speciality cheeses for domestic and international markets under well-known brands including Mainland and Kāpiti.

You’ll be part of a team that’s practical, resilient and supportive with a strong sense of ownership and pride in what we make.

About You

You’re someone who takes ownership of your work, communicates well with your team, and brings energy and reliability to every shift. Whether you come from food manufacturing or another industry involving machinery or production, your attitude and work ethic matter just as much as your experience.

We Want To Hear From You If You Have

• A willingness and ability to perform sustained physical work as a core part of the role
• Sound problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong commitment to health and safety as well as quality and food safety
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Self-motivation and reliable time management

We value people who are passionate, ambitious, and keen to grow, whether you’re ready to step up or looking to deepen your expertise.

For more details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the supporting Talent Acquisition Partner- [email protected]

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Career development and internal opportunities across a global business
• A team focused workplace in a fantastic culture where your work has real impact
• A strong commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability
• Flexible work arrangements where possible

Our Commitment

Lactalis-Mainland Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, or ability.

Let’s make this your best move yet. Apply now!

Please note that applicants must have full working rights for New Zealand to be considered.