Mill Operator - Rolleston
Join our Rolleston mill team – hands-on work, great mates, full training, and solid hours in a stable Kiwi co-op supporting NZ farming.
Competitive pay + benefits
Stable, hands-on role
Kiwi-owned Brand - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative
Our Rolleston feed mill is growing, and we’re looking for reliable, practical people to join the team - whether you’re starting out or already experienced.
What you'll be doing
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be part of the day-to-day running of the mill:
Working as part of the team on the mill floor supporting feed production
Measuring and adding raw ingredients accurately into the manufacturing process
Loading and unloading trucks
Bagging and handling feed products
Spotting issues and helping keep operations running smoothly
You’ll work on a 45 hour per week roster.
Why join us?
Strong, down-to-earth team culture
Full training provided – no experience needed to start
Exposure to modern, automated manufacturing
Opportunity to gain formal milling certification (NZFMA)
Stable, long-term industry supporting NZ agriculture
What we're looking for:
A team player who takes pride in doing a job well
Strong focus on health & safety
Comfortable with physical work and manual handling
Reliable and willing to work a rotating roster
Forklift licence is a bonus (but not essential)
What you'll get
Competitive remuneration
Birthday leave + sick leave from day one
Optional leave purchase
Ongoing training via The Greenhouse + LinkedIn Learning
Staff discounts at Farmlands stores
Farmlands card + shareholding benefits
Extra support for parents
How to apply
Apply with your CV - we’ll take it from there.
You must have the right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks (including references, MOJ, ACC, licensing, and right to work) will apply.
- Team
- Supply Chain
- Role
- Manufacturing
- Locations
- Rolleston Mill
- Job Type
- Permanent - full-time
- Position Description
- https://JobDesc.azureedge.net/ttjds/PD Mill Operator - Sep 2025.pdf
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