Forklift driver & production specialist - PM shift
Job Description
JDE is looking for a committed Production Specialist in our factory in Ōtara, Auckland to work on the afternoon shift (3.30PM – midnight, Monday to Friday). The Auckland factory is in a period of growth, 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 tasks will include:
- Operating machinery
- Manufacturing and packaging tea and coffee products to specifications
- Setting up machines and/or weighing scales (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
- Pack, stack and move pallets with the use of a forklift
- Ensure raw materials accurately flow to the machines
- Fix any issues that might happen during the shift (including basic troubleshooting) or ask for help to problem solve
- Fill in paperwork - records of approved and defective units or final products
- Maintain high-quality standards and aim for continuous improvement
- Keep a clean and safe working environment and make the best use of the space available
- Complete quality and production records in line with policies/procedures
- Report any issues/non-conformances & waste
- Labelling/tagging of bags and packing
Qualifications
To be the best Production Specialist, we’re looking for someone who has the following skills and experience:
- Production Operator experience (ideally within Food, Beverage or Pharma Industries)
- Willingness to commit full time to the afternoon shift (3.30pm – midnight) including paid overtime as needed (more interested in working the day shift from 7:30 AM - 4 PM? Let us know or apply here)
- Track record of being able to safely and physically perform in a similar role (lifting and pushing required)
- A forklift licence and experience with using one
- Experience working in a fast-paced team
- Willingness to learn, grow and adapt as production needs change
Additional Information
At JDE, in addition to a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs:
- Paid overtime and special allowances
- Contributions to KiwiSaver
- Lots of free delicious coffee and tea
- Fun and inclusive team
- Opportunity to learn various machinery
If you think you're up for a new challenge just like this, please grab a cuppa, brush up your CV and apply now via the apply button (it's really easy, we promise). Should you have any specific questions before applying, you're welcome to e-mail Nikki Suijkerbuijk (Nikki.suijkerbuijk@jdecoffee.com).
JDE is a subsidiary of JDE Peet’s, the world's leading pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in the Netherlands. For more than 265 years, JDE has been inspired by the belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee. Today, JDE unleashes the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries, through a portfolio of over 50 brands including Moccona, L’OR, Hummingbird, Bell Tea, Jacobs, Jed’s, Pickwick and more.
What’s it like to work at JDE?
We are proud of our passionate, driven associates that challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.
At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world. We care about our environment and have a sustainability program in place called Common Grounds focused on Responsible Sourcing, Minimised Footprint and Connected People. We’re striving to use 100% responsibly sourced coffee and green packaging and achieve gender balance in management by 2025 while reducing our emissions.