Process Technician

Overview

Process Technician required for a role which involves 40% Control Room operation and 60% hands-on refinery work.

The role

Our client is one of New Zealand's leading food manufacturers, producing a wide range of high-quality oil-based food products and specialty fats from the Bay of Plenty plant.

We are seeking a

Process Technician

to join their team, with opportunities for those with existing processing / manufacturing experience who are eager to develop further in food oil refining.

The role : working as part of the refinery team, you'll be responsible for the safe, efficient, and consistent operation of refining processes, ensuring products meet required specifications.

The role requires 40% Control Room operation, and 60% hands-on refinery work.

Your duties will include :

Assisting with the refining, bleaching, neutralisation, degumming and deodorisation process of all raw materials.

Operating, monitoring, and adjusting refinery equipment and PLC-controlled systems.

Handling and transferring raw and refined oils.

Performing in-process quality and compliance checks, with accurate recording of production data.

Carrying out hygiene, cleaning, and equipment maintenance tasks.

Supporting continuous improvement, problem solving, and adherence to safety and environmental standards.

Collaborating with team members to meet production targets.

The applicant

We are seeking individuals with some prior experience in a manufacturing, food production, process or engineering environment.

Oil refining experience is advantageous but not required – training will be provided.

Good physical fitness to complete manual handling and cleaning tasks.

Basic computer literacy (emails, data entry, system use).

Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.

A team player with good communication skills and flexibility to support overtime if required.

Shifts & Pay

This position operates on a rotating shift basis, 4 on, 4 off, rotating from days to night shift after two cycles.

Pay starts at

$30–$32 per hour

, however this can be flexible for those with prior mill or refinery experience.

Apply

Apply online or contact :

Sarah Coad – Division Manager

09 200 3125

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