Job Overview
Addiction Pet Foods is New Zealand’s largest dry pet food company. We are the leader in hypoallergenic and grain-free foods, and we pride ourselves on our eco-friendly and sustainable approach to sourcing our alternative proteins. We have been rethinking pet food to be more what nature intended for 20 years!
By “going to the ends of the earth for pets”, we have achieved exceptional growth and have amassed a passionate following of pet owners around the world. In the same way, we aim to go further for your career by providing exciting opportunities for growth and development both in New Zealand and internationally.
For more information about us please visit our sites:
addictionpet.com
wishbonepet.com
privatelabel.addictionfoods.com
About the Role:
With good business growth, we are looking for enthusiastic Process and Production Operators who can help us ensure that we are able to produce products in good quality and quantity in a timely manner.
Who are we looking for:
Someone who can think on their feet
Someone who can challenge the status quo
Think outside the square
Getting the job done promptly and accurately
Works well in a team but takes individual responsibility
Job Tasks and Responsibilities:
Prepares raw material for production
Responsible to load the prepared raw materials ingredients
Assist the extrusion operator to prepare the production line
Check equipment for efficiency, malfunction and deviation from original operating conditions.
Responsible to encode the formulation according to scheduled (Requirements) and operate the batching system automation.
Responsible to get sampling in process.
Any issues relating to processing, raw materials and especially Health and Safety must be reported to your Manager. Staff also need to be encouraged to highlight and report issues.
Keep extrusion line and surrounding area clean and orderly and in compliance with 5-S and any lean initiatives.
Heavy Lifting of up to 25kg
Any other tasks as reasonably required when needed
Skills and Experience:
With minimal experience working in production
Can lift up to 25kgs.
Physically fit
Hardworking, organized and team player
Willing to work additional hours as needed
Applicants who can drive forklift and with license is a plus