Plant Hygienist

About the role 

We’re looking for a Plant Hygienist to join our D3 team at our Dunsandel site. This role is critical in maintaining the highest hygiene and food safety standards across our plant, operations, ensuring our products are safe, compliant and world-class.

Working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, you’ll take ownership of cleaning and sanitation activities across processing equipment and production areas. You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in doing things right, where attention to detail and accountability are essential.

The shift pattern would be a 5 on 2 off roster working 8.5 hours per day.

If you’ve got an eye for detail, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that’s Doing Milk Differently, this is your chance. 

What you’ll be doing

The main responsibilities of this role include..

• Carry out daily detailed deep cleaning of red line areas to control micro risk.
• Ensure all critical cleaning consumables are stocked and available.
• Support companywide initiatives to improve plant hygiene and cleaning systems.
• Work closely with production and manufacturing teams to identify and resolve GMP or hygiene improvements.
• Proactively follow housekeeping schedules and respond to environmental results to continuously improve processes.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance – enjoy a roster with 4 days on, 4 days off 
• Health & wellbeing – fully covered health insurance plus access to exclusive partner discounts
• Family-friendly support – industry-leading parental leave through our Matua policy
• Sustainable values – we’re proud to be B Corp™ certified
• Community & connection – join our active Social Club
• Easy commute – bus service to and from Rolleston with onboard Wi-Fi
• Career growth – ongoing development and progression opportunities

Skills and Experience  

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:  

• Experience in commercial or industrial cleaning (preferred but not essential)
• Knowledge of environmental pathogens would be an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety and compliance
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Flexibility, adaptability and the ability to work well with others
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills; SAP experience is desirable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A good level of physical fitness, as the role involves climbing stairs and working in warm environments while completing cleaning activities

About us – The Synlait Spirit 

Synlait is more than a global leader in milk nutrition – we're a purpose-led team that’s Doing Milk Differently For A Healthier World. Our Synlait Spirit guides everything we do, from how we show up each day to the impact we create together. You’ll be joining an authentic, down-to-earth team that lives the three values that underpin the Synlait Spirit. 

Be The Difference means we understand before we act – that means asking why, supporting each other to think differently, stay curious, and continuously look for smarter ways to deliver value. Whether it’s in the paddock, the plant or the boardroom, we’re driven by impact and inspired to make a meaningful difference every day. 

We Move as One by working together with respect, trust and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions and create opportunity for those around us. 

We feed the world’s most vulnerable, including newborn babies, so we have to be Right on the Mark. That means we take accountability seriously, act with courage and focus our energy on what matters most. We combine expert farming and state of the art processing to deliver high quality nutritional products to all over the world. 

At Synlait you’ll be challenged and supported to grow. We know everyone brings something unique to the table so we’re an inclusive workplace, where diverse perspectives fuel innovation and success. 

What's next? Apply now!

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early. If you don’t hear from us regarding this role, please know that we will keep your details on file and consider you for future opportunities that match your skills and experience.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best. Applicants outside of New Zealand will only be considered if you have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand.