Packing Operator - Timaru

Position Title: Packing Operator - Timaru

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 28154 

Are you a french-fry fan?  Partial to a cheeky KFC or 'Maccas' takeaway?  If the answer is yes, then we have the role for you!  As recipients of McDonalds Supplier of the year award, McCain Foods are proud to produce the delicious hot chippies that are enjoyed all over New Zealand (and abroad).  Our local farmers supply our Timaru plant with spuds which are then processed, packaged and leave as either french fries or chips ready for cooking and consumption.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our recently upgraded packing room operation, which involves overseeing the packaging line and process, ensuring all is running smoothly and trouble shooting and seeking solutions when things aren't.  

Key tasks include:

• Operation and troubleshooting of key packing equipment including:
  • Grading, weighing, bagging
  • Case packing, taping, case coding
  • Pallet wrapping labelling
• Accurate completion of quality and operations documentation
• Ensuring a clean environment and safe food handling
• Hazard identification and reporting

If work/life balance is what you're after, then read on.  We are a 24/7 operation, so the role requires a rotating shift pattern, working 2 x 7am - 7pm, then 2 x 7pm - 7am, then having 4 consequetive days off.  You will be working as a key member of a small team across the area, so attendance at work is critical to ensure the operation is appropriately resourced.  There is some manual handling of boxes required on occasion, and you are on your feet for several hours, so a reasonable level of fitness and strength is required.

To be successful in the role you will need:

• To hold good health and safety practices in the highest regard
• Previous machine operation experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment
• Good computer and data entry skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• A ‘Can do’ attitude
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role

Please be aware shortlisted applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be required to undergo pre-employment drug, alcohol and wellbeing checks.