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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Manufacturing
Business
Firth Industries
Location
Wellington
Job Reference
44052
Posted Date
22-Jul-2026
Closing Date
05-Aug-2026

Description

Join Dricon, a trusted New Zealand manufacturer of dry-mix building products and part of the Firth and Fletcher Building family. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and wants to build a long-term career in manufacturing.

The team at our Waikanae plant have a great opportunity for someone to join them as a Junior Production Operator.

Benefits
  • Full training provided
  • Career development opportunities
  • Supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Employee benefits and wellbeing support
  • Stable, full-time role with a market-leading business
What You'll Do
  • Assist with production and packaging processes
  • Support machine operation and material handling
  • Complete basic quality checks
  • Record production information accurately
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment

What You'll Bring
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Physically fit and able to lift up to 20kg
  • Manufacturing experience is not required; labouring experience is helpful but not essential

If you're reliable, eager to learn, and looking for your first step into manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you 

Research shows that females and minority groups don’t apply for roles unless they match 100% the job description.

We are proud of your diversity and see it as one of the things that make us stronger. We welcome your individuality and encourage you to bring your true self to work, so if this role is of interest but you feel you don’t fit it, we would still love you to apply.