Packing Operator - Nutritionals - Fixed Term

We are seeking applications for a 12-month fixed-term opportunity within our Nutritionals Packing Team, working a guaranteed minimum of 42 hours per week.

Our operation includes three dryers producing a diverse range of products, which are packed across five dedicated packing lines. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, teamwork, and attention to detail are key.

As a Packing Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring product is packed to the highest standards while maintaining strict hygiene, quality, and safety requirements.

In this role, you will:

• Consistently pack products in accordance with required quality, safety, and specification standards
• Set up and operate a single packing or palletising line (i.e. wrapping, palletising, bar coding, and product movement) to achieve a wide range of packing specifications
• Effectively clean, change-over and shut down all packing operations within work area
• Complete appropriate documentation and planning of workload
• Uphold exemplary standards of personal hygiene and ensure plant hygiene requirements are met
• Strive to achieve and sustain the highest possible product yield through efficient and careful work practices.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Ability to follow instructions and standard operating procedures
• Good attention to detail
• Physical capability to perform manual tasks
• Reliable and punctual
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Competency in computer systems, including spreadsheets and production documentation.
• Experience in running Pneumatic machinery
• Experience in factory, production, packing or warehouse environments
• Involvement in trouble shooting and commissioning any new or used plant
• Mechanical aptitude or experience working with pneumatic machinery
• A proactive, positive attitude with the ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong problem-solving capabilities with a high level of attention to detail
• The ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to contribute positively and collaboratively within a team
• A mechanically minded, practical approach to tasks and equipment operation.

Our Values at Tatua

• Co-Operative at the Core: We create shared success for our people, shareholders, customers and community
• Committed to Tomorrow: We encourage innovation to forge our own path for a thriving future
• Everyday Good People: We take pride in doing our best, with care and integrity

Applications close: 28 June 2026

What we offer:

• Subsidised Medical Insurance
• Life, Disability & Income Protection Insurance 
• Development & Training opportunities
• Additional Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Package: Workstation Assessment, Annual Health Screenings, Free Flu Vaccines, EAP Services, Onsite Wellbeing Committee
• Discounted Staff Products
• Free onsite Secure Parking

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