Process Operator - Day Shift

Role overview

PepsiCo is a major global fast-moving consumer goods company with a portfolio of widely recognised brands. The business values talent, encourages professional development, and is committed to making a positive difference for people and the planet through its Dare for Better mindset.

Bluebird Foods Ltd has been part of New Zealand for more than 70 years and is a leading name in salty snacks, with brands such as Bluebird Originals, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties, and Cheetos.

They are seeking a dependable Process Operator who is strongly safety-minded to join a high-performing team in Wiri. The role involves working with highly automated equipment. Applicants must have full-time legal work rights in New Zealand.

Work details

• Work location: Wiri
• Roster: Monday to Friday
• Shift hours: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Employment type: Permanent, full-time
• Selection stages: interview, assessment, background and pre-employment medical checks, then final decision

Key responsibilities

• Run industrial cooking systems and production machinery.
• Operate highly automated equipment that fills chips into packets and packs those packets into boxes.
• Accurately capture, report, and enter information into computer-based systems.
• Carry out flavour testing properly and ensure the correct flavour is supplied for each production run.
• Perform quality inspections as needed, while also managing materials and waste.

Experience and qualifications

• Hands-on background in processing, food manufacturing, industrial kitchens, or cooking environments.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and GMP, along with a consistent record of safe and reliable work habits.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, careful attention to detail, and a dependable approach to safety and attendance.
• Ability to work effectively within a food production team.
• Willingness to contribute actively to food safety goals within the team.
• Interest in building a long-term career in food manufacturing with Bluebird.

Benefits and workplace highlights

• Opportunity to work for a global FMCG organisation.
• Wellness benefits and 20 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Free product to take home every week.
• Onsite parking and a subsidised staff canteen.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Sustainability and company values

PepsiCo promotes sustainability through initiatives including EV chargers, net-zero energy efficiency, hydro trucks, and net-zero water usage. Through Pep+ (PepsiCo Positive), the company aims to inspire innovation and enable employees to contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future for food and beverages.

Additional information

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