Hygienist

Our Story:

The a2 Milk Company, driven by science and a pioneering spirit, disrupted the dairy and infant milk formula industry. Our vision is to create an A1-free world where dairy nourishes all people and our planet.

The a2 Milk Company seeks to achieve this through the naturally occurring a2 Milk® difference and by bringing a more sustainable approach to dairy.

The role:

Reporting to the Lead Hygienist and based at our Pōkeno manufacturing site, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day cleaning and sanitation across the plant, ensuring all areas are maintained to the required hygiene standards.

You'll play an important role in supporting our production teams and maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic manufacturing environment. No previous experience is required, as full training will be provided.

More specifically, you will be involved in:

• Completing daily cleaning and sanitisation of manufacturing areas, including redline zones, production corridors and airlocks.
• Supporting production operators with cleaning activities to maintain high hygiene standards across the plant.
• Carrying out scheduled weekly and monthly cleaning of HVAC and air handling units.
• Maintaining cleaning equipment, tools and stock levels of cleaning consumables.
• Cleaning shared administration and engineering areas, including kitchens and floors.
• Supporting additional cleaning requirements and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

What you will bring:

• A reliable and hands-on approach, with pride in maintaining a clean and organised workplace.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow cleaning procedures and instructions.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work alongside different teams.
• Good time management, punctuality and a commitment to getting the job done.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, food processing or FMCG environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
• NCEA Level 3 or equivalent is preferred.