Shift Fitter

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can grow your skills and knowledge within a supportive team environment? Apply today and become a part of one of New Zealand's largest employers to deliver fresh produce to our whānau all around the world!

Who Are We?
The Kraft Heinz Company is the third-largest food and beverage company in North America and the fifth-largest food and beverage company in the world, with eight $1 billion+ brands. A globally trusted producer of delicious foods, The Kraft Heinz Company provides high quality, great taste and nutrition for all eating occasions whether at home, in restaurants or on the go.

The Role:

We are currently seeking applications for Shift Fitters to be based at our sites in Hastings and be part of a team that enjoys challenges and is results orientated. 

The successful candidate will be comfortable working a rotating shift pattern (days and nights).

If you thrive in a fast paced environment and strive to exceed targets this may be the role for you!

Your Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and respond to plant repairs, maintenance and breakdowns in order to minimise downtime, improve reliability and maximise overall efficiency.
• Trouble-shooting, preventative maintenance, overhaul and problem solving as well as line change-overs.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, consider innovative solutions and advise options completing scheduled preventative maintenance programs.
• Continuously monitor and improve Overall Efficiency (OE).

Your Skills:

• Electrical knowledge would be preferable.
• Suitably certified by trade/ government /training organisation, or 3+ years engineering experience in manufacturing facility.
• Experience in pneumatics, PLC's, hydraulics.
• Experience in a food factory.
• Strong organisational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Physically fit.
• Self-motivated and improvement focused team player.
• Understanding of Health & Safety within a manufacturing environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates between $39 to $47 per hour based on skills and experience.
• Permanent full-time position, 40 hours/5 days per week on 8 hour rotating shifts.
• Access to our staff food shop with discounted rates for our Wattie’s products.
• Additional volunteering leave.
• Work with a team that is committed to supporting each other.
• Opportunities for you to progress into other areas of our business.

The Kraft Heinz Company Australia & New Zealand is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces- promotes and values diversity and inclusion. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds hesitate to apply for roles if they feel they don’t meet 100% of the criteria. So, if this opportunity excites you and you think you have skills and experience that can add value (even if not specified), apply now!

Please be aware shortlisted applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand.