Job Outline
LeaderBrand’s pouch pack is looking for enthusiastic and reliable seasonal process workers for our pouch pack processing and packing operation. This is a seasonal role offering approximately 6 months’ work.
If you love working with a great bunch of people and keen to work indoors then please get in touch by completing our job application form.
As well as being proud of their product, LeaderBrand like their team to know they are valued. We offer a very competitive hourly rate (matching your skills and experience), the ability to complete a NZQA Food Processing or Continuous Improvement qualification.
About The Role
LeaderBrand’s Pouch Pack operates Monday to Friday working either eight, ten or twelve-hour shifts. There may be the occasional requirement to work a Saturday, and this will depend on crop availability.
Pouch Packing Processing operates from 6am to 6pm
Your tasks may include:
· Raw material inspection and grading
· Operating machinery
· Loading and Unloading trolleys.
It is important that you are committed to health and safety, continuous improvement and can work in a team environment contributing to the successful operation of LeaderBrand’s pouch pack operation.
You will work in a team environment to ensure that we deliver high quality, cost effective, and standardised work by managing time and resources in each room to achieve the production targets.
The roles available are varied and we will match you to where your experience, skill base and energy sits. The working environment is warm and the work repetitive, so being physically fit is important. We do provide ice blocks and replenishment drinks to aid your performance.
Intake Operator tasks include but is not limited to:
· Forklift driving, so having a current forklift safety license is a must.
· Operating processing equipment safely while maintaining quality standards and processing efficiency to achieve maximum production outputs.
· Assisting other intake team members as required.
Loading and Unloading tasks include but is not limited to:
· Loading pouched product onto tray and loading trolley, quality assurance through visual pouch checks
· Unloading retorted product into crates.
The following roles are available
· Intake Operator
· Husker Operator
· Saws
· Grading/Inspection
· Toyo Operator
· Loading and Unloading
· Packing
· Forklift Driving
About You
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a productive season, we’d love to have you join us!
Desired Experience and Skills:
Physically fit to meet the demands of the role
Experience in food manufacturing
Familiarity with food safety and quality requirements
Strong health and safety awareness
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to see your application!
Please include your CV to showcase the skills and experience you can bring to our team.
Please note for applications to be considered you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and pre-employment drug test will be required for all successful applicants.