PRODUCTION WORKER / OPERATOR

Please Quote Reference Number 15116

• Experience or training in manufacturing, food production or similar
• 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday
• Join the team at Alpine Health Manufacturing

About Alpine Health

Alpine Health is based in the nature-rich South Island of New Zealand. We specialise in formulating, manufacturing and packaging retail-ready products, while upholding exceptional quality, safety, and confidentiality standards. We are proud to manufacture a diverse range of products for award-winning local and international health and wellness brands.

Join a company where your contribution genuinely matters - and where you can enjoy the beauty and lifestyle of the West Coast, too.

About the Role

We're seeking a proactive, detail-focused Production Worker / Operator to join our manufacturing team.

The purpose of this role is to safely and efficiently manufacture, pack and prepare products to the company's quality standards by following production specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control requirements, supporting the Production Manager to meet customer order deadlines and company margin objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform production and assembly tasks across multiple manufacturing lines in line with schedules, SOPs and specifications.
• Accurately weigh, measure and handle ingredients; complete product changeovers, line set-ups and verification checks.
• Conduct in-process quality checks, identify defects, quarantine non-conforming product and report issues promptly.
• Complete batch records, traceability documentation and compliance paperwork accurately and on time.
• Assist with stock control, materials handling, rotation and tidy, accurate storage of ingredients and packaging.
• Operate machinery safely within training limits; clean, maintain and report faults on equipment and work areas.
• Follow all health, safety and hygiene requirements and contribute to a safe, well-organised production environment.

About You

We're looking for a reliable and detail-focused team member with a professional attitude and a strong work ethic.

Key qualities:

• Able to work under pressure with excellent time management and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy, including basic mathematical ability
• Enjoys hands-on, practical work and can meet the physical demands of the role
• Follows written instructions and works safely and efficiently
• Communicates well and works effectively both independently and within a team
• Patient, dependable and committed to quality

Desired competencies:

• Analytical thinker with initiative and business awareness
• Positive and adaptable approach to change
• Persistent and results-focused

Skills & experience:

• Customer-focused with a commitment to accurate, on-time, high-quality production
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good record-keeping and documentation accuracy
• Team-oriented with the ability to support others
• Full, clean driver's licence (preferred)
• NZQA / industry training in manufacturing, food production or similar (advantageous)
• Forklift licence (advantageous)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness to be trained and assessed on machinery and production lines

This is a full time role working 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday. An immediate start is available.

If you're an experienced production professional ready to help drive our next phase of growth, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW through our online application form. Please Quote Reference Number 15116