Production Specialist - Afternoon Shift

Company DescriptionJDE Peet's is the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, serving approximately 4,200 cups of coffee or tea per second, and is headquartered in the Netherlands.

For more than 265 years, we've been inspired by the belief that it's amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee.

We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands including Kiwi favourites such as Moccona, L'OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jed's, Ti Ora and more.

In 2023, JDE Peet's generated total sales of close to 15 billion NZD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.

Job DescriptionJDE Peet's is looking for a committed Production Assistant or Machine Operator or Assembly worker in our factory in Otara, Auckland to work from 3 : 30pm to midnight, Monday to Friday.

This is a permanent, full-time role.

The world of coffee and tea is an exciting one, and our Auckland factory is an important part of that, therefore there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills across a range of machinery.

This role is vital in ensuring a safe work environment, and the production of high-quality tea and coffee.

Key TasksOperating machineryManufacturing and packaging tea and coffee products to specificationsSetting up machines and / or weighing scales (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cyclePack, stack and move pallets with the use of a forklift when / if requiredEnsure raw materials accurately flow to the machinesFix any issues that might happen during the shift (including basic troubleshooting) or ask for help to problem solveComplete paperworkMaintain high-quality standards and aim for continuous improvementKeep a clean and safe working environment and make the best use of the space availableComplete quality and production records in line with policies / proceduresReport any issues / non-conformances & wasteLabelling / tagging of bags and packingWork to meet daily targetsProactively managing your own time and work prioritiesCan work both autonomously and as part of a team

QualificationsProduction Operator experience (ideally within Food, Beverage or Pharma Industries)A forklift licence with operations experience is preferredYou're able to safely lift up to 25kgsWillingness to learn, grow and adapt as production needs changeWillingness to commit full time to the afternoon shift (3 : 30pm – 00 : 00am) including paid overtime as neededValid NZ working rightsYou have your own transport to get to our factory in Otara

Additional Information

BenefitsWe pay for your life insurance and income protectionDelicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free parcels of your favourite coffee and tea brandsJoin a fun and inclusive teamOpportunity to learn various machinery and grow in your role

If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now (it's really easy, we promise).

If you have any questions you'd like to ask before applying, feel free to send an e-mail to

Note : no applications are handled via e-mail.

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