Production Specialist

Company Description

JDE 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 2022, JDE Peet’s generated total sales of close to 15 billion NZD and employed a global workforce of more than 20,000 employees.

We offer our people a range of learning and development programs to support their personal growth and we believe that a diverse and inclusive culture enables us to serve every coffee and tea lover in the best possible way. 

Find out more at https://careers-nz.jacobsdouweegberts.com/

Job Description

JDE Peet’s is looking for a committed Production Assistant or Machine Operator or Assembly worker in our factory in Ōtara, 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 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 when/if required
• 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
• Complete paperwork 
• 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
• Work to meet daily targets
• Proactively managing your own time and work priorities
• Can work both autonomously and as part of a team

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) 
• A forklift licence with operations experience is preferred
• You’re able to safely lift up to 25kgs
• Willingness to learn, grow and adapt as production needs change
• Willingness to commit full time to the afternoon shift (3.30pm – midnight) including paid overtime as needed
• Valid NZ working rights
• You have your own transport to get to our factory in Ōtara

Additional Information

What’s in it for you? 

• Income Protection and Life Insurance for you and your family
• Delicious coffee and tea on-site and quarterly free staff parcels including a range of our coffee and tea brands
• You will be representing a respected multinational famous for their brands such as Moccona, L’OR, JED’s, Hummingbird and Bell Tea 

Are you up for this challenge? 

If so, 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 NZ Talent ([email protected]). 

Note: no applications are handled via e-mail.

We are not an accredited employer therefore cannot assist with work visas and currently only accepting applications of candidates who have already obtained legal rights to work in NZ.