PRODUCTION OPERATOR
• On-going learning and development opportunities through our structured competency scheme and remuneration
• A fantastic place to grow your career with excellent career pathways and advancement opportunities for the right people!
• Competitive remuneration including free Life, income, Trauma and Medical Insurance
WHY BALLANCE? Rewarding the great work of our team is important which is why we offer a range of benefits for you and your family, including:
Free Life, Income and Trauma Insurance Free Medical Insurance for both you and your immediate family Ballance will match your Kiwisaver contribution up to 5% after 6 months On-going learning and development opportunities with fantastic career pathways Access to free confidential support services including EAP ABOUT THE ROLE This role is a great foot-in-the-door to get your career really humming. We have multiple opportunities here at our Mount Maunganui site so starting out in Production, while challenging, is a fantastic way to really get to know the business and to catapult your Ballance career.
We aren't going to sugarcoat it...our Production Operators work hard! We manufacture fertiliser to help farmers feed the country and this can bring with it a challenging work environment.
As a Production Operator (internally known as an Acidulation Operator), you will perform a range of activities on a variety of equipment including:
Producing top quality product to the company quality standards Correct and timely operation of the manufacturing plant Raw material intake operation Offering exceptional service to both external and internal customers Mobile plant operation including loader and forklift operation ABOUT YOU
You are physically fit with the ability to communicate well with both peers and leaders. You have a high level of understanding and a proactive attitude to Safety, Health, and Environment.
While experience is great - most importantly is your reliability and commitment to the team. We can train everything else. A good guide for what we are looking for includes:
The flexibility and ability to work rotating shifts across 24hrs You thrive in a busy environment and see everything as a learning opportunity Mechanical aptitude and production experience (advantageous) with a good level of numeracy and literacy skills Excellent interpersonal skills, you relate well to others and contribute to a positive team environment Forklift and Loader licenses are advantageous - if you don't already have these, we can help you get them! You can pass a pre-employment medical and drug/alcohol test. Please note: Only NZ residents or citizens will be considered for this role.
ABOUT US We love New Zealand and we care about our growth, our land and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day.
Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves, and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential.
Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference.
Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd would love for you to join us – "Together, creating the best soil and food on Earth".
Applications close 25 November 2024