Factory Hand

Job Req ID: 3194

Business: Superior Pet Food Co.

Location:

Waikato, NZ, 3600

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Factory Hand

About Us Superior Pet Food Company (SPFC) is New Zealand based sales and manufacturing business dedicated to providing quality branded products to the New Zealand pet industry including Dog Food and Dog Treats from our base in Paeroa, in the Hauraki District. We make fresh every day and deliver throughout the whole of the country to Supermarkets, Rural Retailers, Vets and Pet Stores. Our brands are well established and have been made for over 50 years, our products are fed to all types of dogs from metro-doodles to working and hunting dogs.’ SPFC is a division of Animal Care and part of the EBOS Group. With almost 5,700 employees in 133 locations across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia, EBOS Group is the largest and most diversified Australasian marketer, wholesaler and distributor of healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products. It is also a leading marketer and distributor of recognised animal care brands. EBOS Group is publicly listed on the New Zealand and Australian stock exchanges. The opportunity: This position requires a fit, readily able and willing team member to work within our highly motivated team on the factory floor. Our ‘just in time’ production process means that our team works consistently across a full 8 to 10 hour day to deliver the production plan. Our factory hands are based on the floor, in either the wet processing space, or in the packing shed. Flexibility across many functions is important to assist with filling gaps, our rolling roster structure and demand. Factory hands are required to lift upto 20kg in our offal sorting space, as well as push trolleys, hang rolls on multi-layer racks and pack and stack cartons of finished products. We have a great team who work well together and help each other when needed. An eye for detail, a willing attitude and a level of care for the end result is also important. Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in WHS and quality procedures and processes

• Handling and lifting offal / offal bins and pallets with pallets jacks

• Hanging, handling and lifting rolls onto racks

• Handling, packing and stacking rolls onto finished pallets

• Cleaning and washdown processes

• Quality based rework projects

• Preparatory work for wash down, start up and next day processes

• Working on the floor, with the cooks, or with the packing teams

• Deliver agreed quality standards within our prescribed production processes

• Deliver planned output volumes during each production period

What we are looking for:

• Ability to work in a close team with a diverse range of people

• Ability to attend work within rostered hours

• Communication skills to assist with team work during and across production

• Flexibility during busy periods to work when required

Benefits This is a unique opportunity to work in a company where you are valued, given the recognition you deserve and suitably rewarded for your hard work. Other benefits include:

• Employee Share Plan;

• Company Paid Parental Leave;

• Employee Assistance Program for Mental Health Wellbeing;

• Staff Awards;

• Employee Referral Program;

• Health Insurance Discounts;

• And More.

EBOS Group are committed to developing and creating an inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities and cultures. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to supporting candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations due to disability, please inform us by reaching out to HR@ebosgroup.com. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enriches our organisation and contributes to our success. How to apply If you believe that you have the necessary attributes to succeed in this challenging and rewarding role, please click ‘APPLY’ now and submit your application. Pre-employment checks may be required and will be discussed with the successful candidate. We are unable to proceed with your application if your current visa restrictions preclude you from being able to perform the role in line with immigration laws. No agency assistance required.