Technician

About the role

We’re seeking a Technician to join our tight knit Palmerston North team on a 6 month fixed term contract. You will specialize in testing the shelf life of one of our key products. Your work will directly impact the quality and safety of products enjoyed by our consumers.

Key responsibilities of this role include..

• Perform comprehensive shelf-life testing on our cream products to ensure safety, consistency, and flavour retention.
• Analyse and monitor cream quality under various storage and environmental conditions.
• Collaborate with production and quality assurance teams to maintain the highest product standards.
• Maintain detailed records of test results, following food safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in troubleshooting and optimising production processes to improve product stability.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will have previous hands-on experience with microbiological testing, chemical analysis, or shelf-life evaluation however we're firstly looking for individuals with the right attitude, eagerness to learn and dive in. Training will be provided to help you upskill.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Enjoy opportunities for growth and advancement in the food science field.
• Thorough with good attention to detail
• Self-motivated and proactive
Demonstrate a strong understanding of processes

About Us – The Synlait Way

Synlait is a dynamic, purpose-led milk nutrition company that is Doing Milk Differently for a Healthier World! We pride our organisation as being different and allowing our spirit to drive our success, shifting perceptions and driving value through new thinking and a new attitude.

You’ll be joining down-to-earth, authentic people working together to create the very best in milk nutrition as we combine expert farming with innovative thinking and state-of-the-art processing to produce a range of nutritional milk products for our global customers.

We will challenge you by providing the opportunities you’ve been seeking to expand your career; we believe that everyone brings unique experiences and perspectives to the table so are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and embrace diversity to drive innovation and business success.

What we offer:

• Health insurance cover (permanent employees only) + Partnered with top brands for great benefits and discounts
• Excellent parental leave with our Matua policy + Flexible working options available
• World Class manufacturing facilities and BCorp TM certified
• Social Club membership opportunities

What's next?

Include your most recent CV and cover letter summarising your abilities and what you can bring to Synlait. We wish you the best of luck in your application. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.

Together we will continue to create a workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best.

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