Machine Operator, Auckland
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Stellar Recruitment
Hiring for Stellar Recruitment

Machine Operator

  • Posted 3w ago
  • On Site
  • Temp

$258  -  $268 /hr

Auckland

Job Description

Machine Operator needed for either morning (7am-3.30pm) or afternoon shift (3:30pm-12am). Full-time, $25-26/hr, temp-to-perm.

  • Temp-to-permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
  • $25-26 per hour+8% Holiday pay
  • Morning: 7.00am-3.30pm, Afternoon Shift: 3:30pm - 12:00am

Machine Operator needed for afternoon shift (3:30pm-12am). Full-time, $25.52/hr, temp-to-perm. Manufacturing experience preferred.

Bullet Points


  • Temp-to-permanent opportunity
  • $25-26 per hour+8% Holiday pay
  • Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM - 12:00 AM



Full Job Description

Stellar Recruitment is currently seeking a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to join one of our well-known manufacturing clients based in Manukau, Auckland.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term employment with the potential to transition from a temporary position to a permanent role for the right candidate.


What's on Offer?

  • Monday to Friday
  • Afternoon Shift: 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • $25-26 per hour+8% Holiday Pay
  • Temp-to-permanent opportunity
  • Stable, full-time hours
  • Work with a well-established manufacturing company
  • Key Responsibilities: Operating manufacturing machinery safely and efficiently
  • Operating a forklift in a wharehousing and production enviroment
  • Monitoring production processes and maintaining quality standards
  • Loading raw materials and removing finished products
  • Conducting basic machine checks and reporting faults
  • Maintaining a clean and safe work environment
  • Following all health and safety procedures
  • To Be Successful You Will Have: Previous machine operating or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Previous forklift operating and general warehousing experience preferred
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
  • Good communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties
  • Reliable transport to and from work
  • NZ class 1 Full License
  • Two contactable references


Join a well-established manufacturing and distribution business with operations in  Auckland, they’re known for their quality products, strong systems, and supportive team culture.

Desired Hard Skills

  • Machine Operation
  • Manual Handling
  • Forklift Operation
  • Warehousing

Desired Soft Skills

  • Attention To Detail
  • Motivated
  • Positive Attitude
  • Reliable

Additional Compensation

  • Performance Bonus

Benefits & Perks

  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning Shift
  • Afternoon Shift

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