We are seeking a dedicated Packaging Technician to join our manufacturing team in New Zealand. This permanent, full-time role is essential for ensuring that our products are packaged efficiently and meet quality standards. The Packaging Technician will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our production process and ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality packaging solutions.
Daily Tasks:
- Operating the canning, kegging lines and all ancillary equipment (depalletizer , labeller, scales, date coder, etc )
- Responsible for safe and efficient running of canning lines, (depalletizer, conveyors and labeling equipment)
- Pack cans into 6pk boxes or sleeves
- Stack full cases onto pallets for storage, repetitive 12kg cartons
- Visually inspect and weigh cans on the packaging line to ensure quality
- Wrap pallets tightly for storage and shipping, labelling all pallets accurately (product, number of cartons)
- Measure dissolved oxygen levels and keep accurate records, reporting any issues to Pack Lead
- Stickering / labelling boxes ready for assembly
- Assist Pack Lead with seam checks and keep accurate record
- Help maintain cleanliness of warehouse by cleaning on and around the canning line before/during/after operations making sure standard work is signed of daily and tasks completed before finishing shift
- Move pallets full of cans into the chiller using a manual pallet jack or forklift
- Cleaning & filling Kegs / PETS
- Assist Pack Lead, stocktaking packaging equipment ( cans, boxes, labels etc )
- Assist will miscellaneous warehouse duties
- Maintaining a high standard of of cleanliness and sanitation (CIP/SIP) for all equipment and work areas
- Adherence to all safety protocols
- Wrap pallets tightly for storage and shipping.
- Stickering / labelling boxes before assembly
- Assisting in hand bottling projects.
- Pack, weigh and label completed items for shipment or storage
- Follow all company guidelines regarding packaging to ensure items arrive at their destination
- Identify and dispose of defective items before they are shipped to customers
- Properly use packaging materials, including hand tools, glues, nails, padding, etc
- Assist in keeping complete records of all materials that go through the warehouse
- Work as a member of the team to implement continual improvement in packaging quality and output.
- Assist with miscellaneous warehouse duties.
- Willingness to help out with other tasks as needed and assigned.
- Assist in regular stock takes (weekly, monthly, and quarterly) to verify accuracy of finished goods and packaging
- Participate in the re-pack process as and when required
- Fostering a team – player mentality and solving problems proactively
Qualifications:
- Previous Brewing/ Cellaring / Packaging / Winery work
- Strong fit able to lift 20kg
- Basic Shop skills, such as using hand tools
- Ability to bend, stoop, twist, lift repetitively
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Can do attitude and a team player mentality
- A desire to learn and grow
- Attention to detail, with a focus on quality
- Forklift licence or experience (preferred but not essential)
- Fun, positive can do attitude a must ( a Team player)
- Excellent communication, time management skills