Junior Plant Operator

Firth Auckland City, Auckland Construction & roading Permanent, On-site Salary Guide Estimate $60,000 - $224,000 per year Typical: $111,678 /yr Based on NZ Salary Guide FY25/26 Listed 4 days ago About the Company We are Dricon, a respected manufacturer of dry-mix building products based in New Zealand and proud to be part of the Firth and Fletcher Building family. We are committed to quality and innovation in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who are eager to grow their careers in manufacturing. About The Role We have an exciting entry-level opportunity for a Junior Production Operator at our Tuakau plant. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and is looking to establish a long-term career in manufacturing. Benefits Comprehensive training to help you succeed Opportunities for career development A supportive and inclusive team culture Employee benefits and wellbeing support A stable, full-time position within a market-leading business What You'll Do Assisting with production and packaging processes Supporting machine operation and material handling Conducting basic quality checks Accurately recording production information Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment What You'll Bring A positive attitude and a willingness to learn Strong teamwork and communication skills Good literacy and numeracy skills Physical fitness, with the ability to lift up to 20kg Manufacturing experience is not required; however, prior laboring experience may be beneficial Diversity and Inclusion We recognize that women and minority groups may be less likely to apply for roles unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. At Dricon, we celebrate diversity and view it as a strength. We encourage you to bring your true self to work, and if this role interests you-even if you don’t meet every qualification-we welcome your application. Job Title Junior Plant Operator Reference #: 43962 Please note: To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in New Zealand, with valid work rights. Calculate take-home pay for $60,000/year #J-18808-Ljbffr