Company description
RENCO is a New Zealand biotech company producing natural enzymes and has done so for more than 100 years. 100% New Zealand-owned and operated, RENCO is a proud member of the Talley’s Group, New Zealand’s leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.
Job Description
We are seeking a reliable and detail‑focused Process Operator to join our manufacturing facility located in Eltham. This role is critical to ensuring safe, consistent, and high‑quality production of enzyme-based products used in food manufacturing. You’ll operate processing equipment, monitor production parameters, and contribute to continuous improvement in a GMP-regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Operate, monitor, and control production equipment in line with batch instructions and SOPs
- Carry out raw material handling, dosing, and processing of rennet and related products
- Monitor critical process parameters (temperature, pH, time, yields) and escalate deviations
- Complete accurate production, quality, and traceability records
- Perform routine cleaning, sanitation (CIP), and changeovers
- Adhere to food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental requirements
- Assist with basic troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and process improvements
- Work collaboratively with Quality, Maintenance, and Supervisory teams
- Participate in shift work as required (including nights or weekends if applicable)
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Process Operator, Production Operator, or Manufacturing Technician preferred.
- Understanding of GMP, hygiene, and food safety principles
- Comfortable working with procedures, batch documentation, and quality systems
- Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
- Physically fit and able to work in a manufacturing environment
- Strong team player with clear communication skills
- Willingness to learn specialised rennet and enzyme processes
While preferred, these are not essential, key attributes we are looking for include a positive attitude, willingness to learn and keen on getting stuck in.
Additional information
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand
This is a fixed term role for approx. 6 months as maternity leave cover.
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