Packing Operator, Eltham Bridge St

General Information

Date Published

09-Jun-2025

Advertising Ends

16-Jun-2025

ID#

12236

Role Type

Manufacturing

Work Type

Fixed-Term Full-Time

Workplace Type

On-site

Country

New Zealand

Location

Taranaki

Position Description

Our Co-operative

Fonterra’s strength is in the collective | Te Mātāpuna toa takitini

We are a Co-operative created and owned by Aotearoa New Zealand dairy farmers. Since our beginnings, collaboration, innovation, and passion have enabled us to share the goodness of our dairy with the world. We're committed to caring for the land, our animals, and every drop of milk, producing nutritious food with safe, quality ingredients loved here in New Zealand and around the world.

As part of the Fonterra Co-op, you'll be solving for a better future alongside a team connected by solid values as we strive to be a leader in dairy sustainability, dairy innovation and science, with a focus on New Zealand milk.

When you join Fonterra, you'll open yourself to a career of opportunities where you can grow with us by developing your skills, sharing your knowledge, and exploring diverse career paths that ignite your passions.

About us | He kupu mō mātou

Fonterra Oceania is our newly formed entity that merges the Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia operations, aimed at enhancing our competitive position in the trans-Tasman dairy market. The integration of Fonterra Brands New Zealand (FBNZ) and Fonterra Australia builds on similarities to outperform the competition, create scale and synergies, and will strengthen our competitive edge. This role will join a team that helps to build an even stronger trans-Tasman dairy business with reach across Oceania and beyond.

Fonterra Bridge Street produces many of New Zealand’s favourite cheeses, including beloved brands Kapiti and Mainland. The Cheese which comes from Bridge Street is special because it’s crafted by hand and uses only locally sourced milk. Winning multiple prestigious international and local Cheese Awards, Bridge Street is also one of Fonterra’s oldest sites, with it being open for more than a century. It is an iconic employer to the Taranaki region and communities and has had many generations of people work here. As a Bridge Street employee, you will also have the opportunity to sample new cheeses, specialty cheeses and other related products. You will also be able to buy discounted products from the famous Eltham Bridge Street Cheese Bar and have access to all the other benefits that being a Fonterra employee entails.

About the opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga

We are looking for Packing Operators to join the team at our Bridge Street, Eltham site for a 6-month fixed-term opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are serious about advancing your career and keen to be part of a highly engaged team.

Skills & Experience:

Whilst a passion for operation of a food processing plant is a pivotal aspect of this role, we are also looking for:
Focus on Health & Safety and Quality
Experience resolving plant breakdowns and maintenance issues
Operation of touch screen machinery
Experience with completing relevant documentation

Work life balance guaranteed with a set day shift of Monday – Thursday, 6am – 4pm.

About you | Mōu

Your strong mechanical aptitude and sound problem-solving skills will ensure things run smoothly - as you won’t just identify the problem, you'll be part of finding and implementing the solution. Ideally you will bring food manufacturing experience however we are open to machine operation experience gained in a different industry.

Together with a can-do attitude and good work ethic, you’ll be able to demonstrate a background of:

Sound planning and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and teamwork ability
Self-motivated with good time management skills
Food manufacturing experience preferred
Able to work in a hygienic environment
Good communication skills
Being physically fit, as some manual lifting is required up to 25kgs

Are you excited about this opportunity but may only meet some requirements?

At Fonterra, we are committed to building a diverse workplace and, therefore, open to looking at applicants with excellent transferable skills. If that's you, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or one of our other opportunities.

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The benefits of life at Fonterra | Ngā painga o te mahi ki Te Mātāpuna

Our people and what they bring to our Co-op shape our success. We have a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders, and passionate people, making Fonterra a great place to work. We also offer competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location.

To learn more, visit Fonterra Careers.

Our story | Ō mātou kōrero

Being part of Fonterra means being part of a unique history, realising the potential of dairy for generations to come, and solving for a better future together.

Whanaungatanga, our Co-operative spirit, guides a common strength and purpose.
Manaakitanga is how we care for all our people at the heart of what we do.
Kaitiakitanga ensures we care for the land, farming in a way that regenerates our farms and environment for future generations.
Whakaohooho inspires us all with excellent career development opportunities, benefits, flexibility, and balance to suit everyone's lifestyles and choices.

Our Co-operative is a place where everyone can be themselves, feel empowered to do their best, and are empowered to create goodness for generations.

Sound good to you? Come join our whānau and let’s solve for better, together. You, me, us together. Tᾱtou tᾱtou.

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