Plant Operator / Agricultural Machinery Operator (8/10RS)

Full time, Contract/Temp

**All-Rounder / Feed Production Operator (Immediate Start)**

  • **Location:** Matamata - Waikato
  • **Job Type:** Contract / Temporary (to potential perm )


**About the Company**

Our client is a leading specialist in the storage, blending, and distribution of high-quality liquid and dry animal feeds across the Waikato region. Operating in a fast-paced, farm-style agricultural environment, they pride themselves on efficiency, quality, and delivering top-tier solutions to the primary sector. 

We are seeking an adaptable **Store operator** to join their team for an **immediate start**. This is the standard operational title.

Responsibilities include mixing and loading bulk blends, operating front-end loaders and forklifts, bagging, and managing palletized stock


***About the Role***
This is an initial long term assignment with the potential to extend for the right person. You will be working on a **rotating shift schedule** that offers excellent hours and weekly variety: 

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Mixing, blending, and batching high-quality feed formulas.
  • Making up loads and prepping them for packing.
  • Accurately measuring and adding minerals to batches.
  • Loading trucks safely and efficiently.
  • Monitoring the site weighbridge and tracking inward/outward loads.


** Skills & Experience Required**
To hit the ground running in this fast-paced environment, you will need: 

  • **Licences:** A valid Full Class 1 Driver Licence, Wheels, Tracks & Rollers (WTR) endorsement, (a current OSH Forklift Licence is preferred) .
  • **Physical Fitness:** High physical fitness and comfort with heavy lifting and repetitive manual tasks.
  • **Attention to Detail:** Precision when measuring minerals, batching feed, and managing paperwork.
  • **Reliability:** Turn up on time, every time, with a positive "can-do" attitude.


** What’s in it for You?**

  • **Competitive hourly rate** matching your skills and experience.
  • **Weekly pay** processed every single Wednesday.
  • **8% Holiday Pay** accrued from day one.
  • Dynamic, down-to-earth team environment.


**How to Apply**
If you love a farm-style environment and are ready to work hard and earn good hours, don't wait! 

*Please note: This is a hands-on, practical role operating in a very dusty environment.* 

Only those applicants who are local and in NZ will be considered. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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