Process Technician - Fixed Term Contract

Synlait Milk Limited


Date: 17 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Contractor
Job Description

About the role

We are seeking experienced Process Technicians who are available to start immediately to join our Blending and Canning team on a Fixed term Contract until December.

In this role, you’ll be working with advanced automated systems and processes to produce high-quality nutrition products for global markets. If you’ve worked in food or dairy manufacturing before and know what it takes to keep production lines running safely, smoothly, and efficiently—we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Dispensing ingredients, mixing, tipping, and batch preparation
  • In-process testing and quality control checks
  • Intrusive cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment
  • Operate sophisticated automated equipment in a dairy manufacturing process
  • Perform product quality checks to minimise losses and boost line efficiency
  • Uphold high safety and quality standards within the manufacturing environment
  • Collaborate within a high-performing team to achieve production goals


What We Offer

  • Depending on experience pay rate will start from $28.54 and up to $32.90 for experienced operators with opportunities for increases after completing competency sign off.
  • Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your role or provide opportunities throughout the business


This is a fixed term role with an immediate start available. Our roster pattern consists of three rotational shifts operating Monday to Friday, with each shift running for 8.75 hours. The roster pattern is subject to change based on operational requirements.

You must be available to work all three shifts on the rotating roster. Morning Shift - 6:00 AM to 2:45 PM, Afternoon Shift 1:45 PM to 10:30 PM, Night Shift 09:45 PM to 6:30 AM

Skills and Experience We’re Looking For:

We are specifically targeting experienced Process Technicians who bring professionalism, accuracy, and a proactive mindset.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the dairy or food manufacturing industry as a Process Technician. However, if you don't have this background, we still encourage you to apply! We're firstly looking for individuals with the right attitude, commitment, eagerness to learn and dive in. Training will be provided to help you upskill.

  • Mechanical aptitude to understand and operate our equipment
  • Thorough with good attention to detail
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • There will be some lifting required of up to 25 Kg
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of processes 


Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.   

About Us – The Synlait Way

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.

You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

What's next? Apply now!

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly andmay close the advertisement early. If you don't hear from us this time, we'll keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.
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