Packing Operator - Day Shift

We’re looking for an experienced Packing Operator on the Day Shift (Monday-Friday, 6am-2.30pm) who is reliable, hands-on, and confident operating and troubleshooting semi-automated packing line equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

About Us
At Walter & Wild, we’re proud to be one of New Zealand’s leading food manufacturers, with a portfolio that includes some of the country’s most iconic brands: Hubbards, Hansells, Horleys, I Love Food Co., Aunt Betty’s, Vitafresh & Vitasport, Greggs, Alfa One, Movenpick (NZ & AU), Killinchy Gold, NZ Natural, Zilch, and Chateau.

What you’ll do

• Set up, operate and monitor semi-automated packing line equipment


• Carry out line checks and quality inspections to ensure product meets standards


• Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate mechanical abnormalities promptly


• Complete accurate packing records


• Minimise downtime, waste and packing losses


• Clean packing equipment and work areas to GMP and food safety standards


• Support shift packing performance, uptime and production targets


• Work safely and follow all health, safety, quality and food safety requirements


• Provide support across other packing and production areas when required

What you’ll bring

• Experience operating semi-automated packing line equipment in a manufacturing environment


• Strong mechanical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot and investigate equipment issues


• Experience working to production targets, quality standards and GMP requirements


• Strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills


• A proactive approach to identifying issues and escalating them quickly


• Reliability, teamwork, and a willingness to learn


• Physical fitness and comfort working in a fast-paced environment

Why join us?

• Well-known NZ brand with stable, ongoing work


• Supportive team culture


• Training and growth opportunities

If you take pride in doing the job right and want to make a real impact in a high-performing packing team, apply now.