Machine Operators (multiple shifts available)
Sunfed, New Zealand
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
Sunfed is an award winning innovative and rapidly expanding food tech company that is leading the pack globally and shaping the future of food. Using our clean and breakthrough technology built with kiwi ingenuity, we are re-imagining the high protein food system to make meat without the animal. Our world-first category-breaking range of Sunfed Meats taste, feel and cook like animal meat but are healthier both for us, and the planet. It includes established favourite Chicken Free Chicken, the very popular Boar Free Bacon and the highly anticipated Bull Free Beef debuted at Meatstock 2020!
We are on the lookout for experienced, reliable and motivated Machine Operators who love to work hard and operate with energy and purpose. We’re a rapidly growing business and there are lots of opportunities for driven and hardworking Sunfedites who are keen to grow their career.
This is a full time role, currently Monday to Friday, based at our East Auckland location.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for general machine operational tasks on the manufacturing floor.
Core responsibilities include:
- Efficiently setting up and starting equipment amp; machinery to kickstart manufacturing on schedule
- Operating equipment amp; machinery on the manufacturing line
- Fixing any issues that might occur during manufacturing
- Controlling and adjusting equipment amp; machinery settings as needed to maintain product quality
- Inspecting parts with precision and measuring tools
- Testing operation of equipment amp; machinery periodically and conducting routine preventative maintenance, adjustments and repairs
- Checking production output to spot any machine or process related mistakes or flaws
- Helping with general manufacturing tasks including ingredients prep, general food handling, packing and inventory of finished products, cleaning and all other related tasks
- Performing required QA visual and sensory tests for products
- Accurately documenting and recording data and information for manufacturing audit and quality purposes
- Monitoring compliance - overall health and safety, food safety, confidentiality.
- Helping to optimise the manufacturing line for productivity and adaptability - we have a continuous improvement culture and are constantly evolving what we do.
Requirements
We’re keen to hear from you if:
- You’ve operated complex machinery in a food production environment
- You have an understanding of good manufacturing practice and continuous improvement
- You have a very solid understanding of health amp; safety procedures within food production.
- You’ve worked in fast-paced environments where you’ve held a high level of autonomy.
- You have a strong work ethic and enjoy a challenge.
- You’re a quick learner with a continuous improvement mindset and a positive attitude.
Benefits
Want to leave the world better than you found it? Then Sunfed is the place for you.
Born global, Sunfed is a fast paced, constantly changing dynamic calling that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. As a team of high performing misfits, we are bold with ideas and operate with pace and passion, always looking for better ways to fulfill our purpose whilst delighting our customers. We are uncompromisingly committed to success.
We look for people who love to learn, can hit the ground running, devour new challenges, generate innovative ideas and execute with intelligence, passion and enthusiasm.
The pace and demands of Sunfed has made it a gathering place for driven and talented people. In this environment, Sunfedites draw the motivation, focus, determination and personal growth required to be at peak performance, realise their potential and thrive.
If you’re hungry to make a difference and strive to always be your best self, then let’s talk.
Learn more @ www.sunfedfoods.com
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Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate your interest.