Furnace Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Packing Operator - Powder Plant

This is a Full time job

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

A full-time position is needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Listed twenty two days ago

Production Operator - AM & PM Shifts available

at Metro Performance Glass

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Got manufacturing or machine operating experience? Step into a hands-on role in a busy glass plant where you'll get steady hours and solid pay.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

22d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Machine Operator

at Godfrey Hirst NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

Do you have practical engineering or mechanical experience and looking for a new career? We have an exciting opportunity as a Tufting Mechanic.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed one day ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Full time job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

A full-time position is needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Machine Operators

at COTTONSOFT LTD

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

Weekly take home product allowance
Our brands include Paseo, CottonSofts, KiwiSoft, Tuffy, CUTE & CO., EarthSmart
Opportunities at our Wiri site

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Machine Operators to join our manufacturing team to make high quality tissue products.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Packing Operator - Powder Plant (Fixed-Term)

at Open Country Dairy

This is a Contract/Temp job

Waharoa, Waikato

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Competitive pay + 12-hour roster (4 on / 4 off) for strong work–life balance
Fixed-term opportunity during peak season (July–Feb) with immediate impact
Hands-on role with packing lines, forklift work, and career development in dairy

Fixed-term packing operators needed for Waikato milk powder sites. 12-hour shifts, operating packing lines, tipping, forklift use, and plant support.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Process Operator

at New Ground Coffee

This is a Full time job

Wairau Valley, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

Fast-growing coffee startup seeks experienced Process Operator. Good Pay. Full training, all shifts. Hands-on role across blending, canning, retort.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

22d ago

Listed two days ago

Production Manager / Ready to Run the Floor Like It’s Your Own ....

at Heat Treatments

This is a Full time job

Mount Roskill, Auckland

This is not just another production role — it’s an opportunity to step into a position where you can genuinely influence how the operation runs.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator

at Hexatronic New Zealand Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Porirua, Wellington

$28 – $31 per hour

Stable, full-time role with consistent hours
Full training provided – no experience required
Long-term opportunity in a supportive team

Stable, full-time role with consistent hours
Full training provided – no experience required
Long-term opportunity in a supportive team

Reliable Production Operator needed for hands-on factory role. Stable hours, full training, and long-term opportunity in Wellington.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Production Operator - Powder

at a2 Nutritionals NZ Limited

This is a Full time job

Pokeno, Waikato

Fast-growing, well-known organisation
Great hourly wage and staff benefits
Strong team culture with learning and development opportunities

Fast-growing, well-known organisation
Great hourly wage and staff benefits
Strong team culture with learning and development opportunities

We’re looking for 5 skilled Production Operators to join our powder manufacturing plant in Pokeno, Waikato.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Mining Dredge Operator

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Hard working & practical, hands on workers needed for an exciting and expanding Dredging Operation at one of the most beautiful locations in NZ.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

16d ago

Listed six days ago

Spiral Machine Operator / Sheetmetal Worker

at Jensen Metal Products (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Onehunga, Auckland

Do you take pride in your work & work to a high standard? Join our well established, centrally located company Permanent position, Monday to Friday

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Treatment/Steam Plant Operators

at Croft Pole Distributors Ltd

This is a Full time job

Kauri, Northland

Heat plant or Treatment operator required to work rotating 4 on/4 off shifts.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15d ago

Listed nine days ago

Plant Assistant - Packing

at Melody Dairies

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Be part of a growing business
Be part of a team producing high-grade, technically challenging dairy products
Build your expertise in a facility that offers ongoing opportunities

Be part of a growing business
Be part of a team producing high-grade, technically challenging dairy products
Build your expertise in a facility that offers ongoing opportunities

Join Melody Dairies as a Packing Operator and be part of a team producing high-grade milk powders and specialty dairy ingredients

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

9d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Machine Operator

at CanRecruit

This is a Contract/Temp job

Bromley, Canterbury

$27 – $28 per hour

Training Provided
Immediate Start
Reputable Company

Training Provided
Immediate Start
Reputable Company

Seeking a Machine Operator to run a form press/fastener insertion machine in precision sheetmetal fabrication!

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

20h ago

Listed eleven days ago

Machine Operator

at Steel&Tube Holdings Ltd

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Operate advanced steel processing machines
Join a skilled Auckland manufacturing team
Build your career with NZ’s steel leaders

Operate advanced steel processing machines
Join a skilled Auckland manufacturing team
Build your career with NZ’s steel leaders

Steel & Tube is looking for a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to join our Auckland operation.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Machine Operator - Day & Night shifts available

at Terra Lana Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$29 per hour + shift & competency allowances

$29 per hour + shift allowance + competency allowance
Monday to Friday: Day and Night Shifts available
Permanent full time

$29 per hour + shift allowance + competency allowance
Monday to Friday: Day and Night Shifts available
Permanent full time

We are seeking reliable and motivated Machine Operators to join our busy production team.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed eight days ago

Machine Operator Dairy Powder Plant - Afternoon Shift (2.00pm to 10.30pm)

at Vitaco Health Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Subsidised on-site café
Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products like Musashi
A supportive down-to-earth team culture

Subsidised on-site café
Generous staff discounts on Vitaco products like Musashi
A supportive down-to-earth team culture

Join Vitaco's Powder Plant team in East Tamaki, we are looking for reliable Machine Operators.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Machine Operator - Afternoon shift

at Terra Lana Products Limited

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$27 per hour + shift & competency allowances

$27 per hour + shift allowance + competency allowance
Monday to Friday: - Afternoon Shift - 1.30pm – 10.00pm
Permanent full-time

$27 per hour + shift allowance + competency allowance
Monday to Friday: - Afternoon Shift - 1.30pm – 10.00pm
Permanent full-time

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to join our busy production team.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Process Operator - Dryer and Wet Process

at New Image Group

This is a Full time job

Hamilton East, Waikato

Operate advanced dryer or wet process equipment in dairy environment
Permanent role with shift allowance and strong career development
Join a supportive team focused on quality, safety, and performance

Operate advanced dryer or wet process equipment in dairy environment
Permanent role with shift allowance and strong career development
Join a supportive team focused on quality, safety, and performance

Experienced Process Operators (Dryer/Wet) needed in Hamilton dairy site. Stable role, shift work, strong team culture, and real career growth.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Geothermal Power Plant Operator

at Eastland Generation

This is a Full time job

Kawerau, Bay of Plenty

Join us in building a sustainable future for Aotearoa
Support team and safety-first culture
Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits

Join us in building a sustainable future for Aotearoa
Support team and safety-first culture
Competitive salary and excellent staff benefits

Now is the time to join Eastland Generation, a specialist renewable energy developer in a phase of rapid growth.

subClassification: Power Generation & DistributionPower Generation & Distribution

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen days ago

Operator Team Leader

at HR Made Simple

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

$130,000 – $140,000 per year

Lead a small, high-performing team responsible for critical operational activities in a complex, safety-first environment.

subClassification: Oil & Gas - OperationsOil & Gas - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

15d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Production Operator

at Comfortech

This is a Full time job

Penrose, Auckland

42 Hour Week + 2 shift allowances, Penrose based
Be Part of a Tight-Knit Team Driving Manufacturing Excellence
Quarterly production bonus

42 Hour Week + 2 shift allowances, Penrose based
Be Part of a Tight-Knit Team Driving Manufacturing Excellence
Quarterly production bonus

Use your 5+ yrs production experience, mechanical aptitude & troubleshooting skills to set, calibrate and run automated machinery safely.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed eight days ago

IBC Decontamination Operator

at BPO

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$30 – $35 per hour

On going training and developement
Supportive Team
Long term employment opportunities

On going training and developement
Supportive Team
Long term employment opportunities

A reliable and safety-focused Chemical IBC Collection & Decontamination Operator to join our team.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Plant Operator

at Kaingaroa Tipu

This is a Full time job

Kaingaroa Forest, Bay of Plenty

Fixed Roster
Health and Welfare Insurances
Additional Leave after 1 year of service and long service rewards

Fixed Roster
Health and Welfare Insurances
Additional Leave after 1 year of service and long service rewards

Great opportunity for a machine operator seeking a fixed roster, with health & welfare insurances and incentives on offer.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed six days ago

Process Operator - Dryer

at New Image Group

This is a Full time job

Paerata, Auckland

$28 – $35 per hour

Operate spray drying systems in a fast-paced dairy plant environment
Permanent role with shifts, allowances, and career progression pathways
Join a high-performing team focused on safety, quality, and teamwork

Operate spray drying systems in a fast-paced dairy plant environment
Permanent role with shifts, allowances, and career progression pathways
Join a high-performing team focused on safety, quality, and teamwork

Process Operator – Dryer role in dairy manufacturing. Permanent shifts in Paerata Auckland, hands-on operation with strong career growth opportunities

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed nine days ago