Hygienist
a2 Milk Company · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Cleaning manufacturing areas
- Sanitizing production zones
- Maintaining cleaning equipment
What they ask for
No previous experience required; full training provided. Requires reliable, hands-on approach, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, time management, and willingness to learn. NCEA Level 3 or equivalent preferred.
About the job
Our Story:
The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.
The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.
The role:
Reporting to the Lead Hygienist and based at our Pōkeno manufacturing site, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day cleaning and sanitation across the plant, ensuring all areas are maintained to the required hygiene standards.
You'll play an important role in supporting our production teams and maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic manufacturing environment. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided.
More specifically, you will be involved in:
- Completing daily cleaning and sanitisation of manufacturing areas, including redline zones, production corridors and airlocks.
- Supporting production operators with cleaning activities to maintain high hygiene standards across the plant.
- Carrying out scheduled weekly and monthly cleaning of HVAC and air handling units.
- Maintaining cleaning equipment, tools and stock levels of cleaning consumables.
- Cleaning shared administration and engineering areas, including kitchens and floors.
- Supporting additional cleaning requirements and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
What you will bring:
- A reliable and hands-on approach, with pride in maintaining a clean and organised workplace.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow cleaning procedures and instructions.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work alongside different teams.
- Good time management, punctuality and a commitment to getting the job done.
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, food processing or FMCG environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
- NCEA Level 3 or equivalent is preferred.
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