Production Operator Day Shift| Otahuhu

About the Role

We’re looking for Production Operators to join our Morning Shift team. This full-time role is hands-on and fast-paced, working with a range of equipment to keep production running safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You’ll play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized bakery environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting up, operating and cleaning production machinery and equipment
• Handling food products with care and precision
• Keeping work areas clean and tidy
• Completing required production documentation
• Supporting the wider team where needed

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to lift up to 25kg regularly throughout your shift
• Comfortable lifting items above shoulder height
• Able to work in hot or cold environments
• Experience in production or manufacturing (food industry experience is a bonus)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Good numeracy, reading, and writing skills
• A team-focused attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience with food safety systems such as HACCP (desirable)
• Ability to stay calm under pressure while maintaining quality
• The right to work in New Zealand
• Some roles may require a Forklift and Reach Truck license

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Earn more as your skills grow
• Pies, bread and bagels allowance
• Ongoing training and development
• Discount on health insurance
• Onsite physio services available
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Long-service benefits and a generous parental leave package
• On-site Parking
• Rewards \& Recognition Program
• Generous Night-shift \& Overtime Allowance
• Reliable Weekly Pay
• Secure and Stable Job
• Annual Performance Reviews

Work Schedule

• Sunday to Tuesday from 04:00AM to 04:30PM, and Wednesday from 04:00AM to 01:30PM
• 45 hours per week
• Regular work on most public holidays except Christmas Day and Easter Friday

If you’re keen to join a supportive team, learn new skills, and build a solid long-term career in food manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application by clicking on the ‘apply now’ button, or please feel free to contact our recruitment email, [email protected], for a confidential discussion.

During the recruitment process you may be required to complete our pre-employment screening tests, including a medical check with a drug and alcohol test and a criminal record check.

At Tip Top we strive to create a place where Everyone belongs, Everyone is valued, and Everyone has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, LGBTQI+ community and people living with disabilities.

So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. Let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to [email protected].

Please note: Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests, including Drug \& Alcohol testing, pre-employment medical and criminal conviction checks.

Important: We have been alerted to scam emails falsely claiming to represent George Weston Foods. Please note that we will never offer employment without a formal recruitment process, ask for payment, or request sensitive information via external links or unsolicited messages. All official communication will come from verified company channels.