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. 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. About the opportunity | Mo tenei turanga Our Palmerston North site is looking for a motivated individual to join our manufacturing team in a full-time permanent opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are serious about advancing your career and keen to be part of a highly motivated and supportive team. As an essential New Zealand food manufacturing business, never has it been more important for us to deliver to every New Zealander who is counting on us. As a Process Operator you will be working in the beverages plant receiving raw milk & by-products and preparing it for further processing, using a variety of processes. Along with that, you will have the opportunity to be trained to operate fillers, packers and the cool room operation. Your key responsibilities will include: Setting up, monitoring and operating automated production machinery. Performing quality checks to ensure production meets world class standards of hygiene. Running machine diagnostics and problem solving. Ensuring documentation is correct and complete. Equipment ownership of plant machinery. Cleaning of plant machinery as required. Hours of work for this position are 6:00AM – 6:30PM with a rotating shift pattern of 4 days on, 4 days off. Experience in this industry is ideal, but not necessary. We are looking for someone who is motivated and passionate about growing their skill set. Your high attention to detail 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. Together with a can-do attitude and good work ethic, you'll be able to demonstrate a background of: Strong focus on health and safety. Understanding the basic IWS systems. Working in a physically demanding environment. 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr