Position: Machine Operator

Job Types: Full-time.

Hours of work: 30 hours per week in off-peak season, 40 hours per week in peak season.

The Company

Unipharm Healthy Manufacturing Co. Limited (Unipharm) is a leading manufacturer of health food and dietary supplements. We are a New Zealand business manufacturing nutraceutical products in a wide range of forms - soft capsule, hard capsule, powder sachet, tablet, liquid and honey with a major focus on exporting to Oceania and Asian markets.

The role

You will be responsible for operating a variety of process equipment which involves set-up, running, monitoring, trouble-shooting and general cleaning of the plant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow operational requirements.
• Operating automatic and semi-automatic equipment and undertaking in process quality checks
• Do routine maintenance and changeovers on machines when required.
• Fault finding on machines and able to remedy faults on production equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping in accordance with Operational Standards set out in the Operational procedures.
• Complete the Daily operational paper works/checklists.
• Maintaining a healthy and safe working environment by eliminating hazards and taking the appropriate steps to eliminate any unsafe or poor-quality aspects.
• Perform all duties in compliance with safety rules, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices.

Key Requirements:

· NZQF Level 2 or Level 3 qualification or 1 year relevant work experience.

· Previous experience in pharmaceutical or nutraceutical manufacturing would be a great add-on.

· Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal procedures or instructions and attention to detail.

· Be physically fit.

· Be trustworthy and reliable.

· A team player with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

· Be quality-focused without compromising.

· Flexible for ongoing night shift work.

· Be excellent at multi-tasking and working under pressure.

· Strong problem-solving skills.

Please note: you must hold a valid NZ Work Visa or NZ Residency/Citizenship.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Shift work

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auckland: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)