Hygienist

Short Intro and About the Job

Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages, we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone, we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. 

ABOUT THE ROLE – Te tūranga mahi

We are currently looking for a Hygienist to join our team in Balclutha. This position offers the right candidate an excellent opportunity to manage their own territory, be a part of the Production Team. You will be responsible for promoting hygiene culture within the plant by taking the initiative to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness possible.

The key focus for you will be a part of the Hygiene team in following internal procedures, trackers and encouraging high hygiene standards across the site to deliver high-quality products. You will assist in achieving our business goals through your ability to be alert, follow our procedures, and be a great team player.

• Maintaining a high cleaning standard.
• Assisting with checks and audits to ensure cleaning is carried out to an expected standard.
• Work with fellow team members to achieve a common goal of task completion at a high standard of cleaning.
• On-the-job training of new staff members.
• Ensure all related documentation is completed in a timely manner and filled out as true and correct.
• Filled documents in the right way following our internal processes and keeping these records of information in the right place.
• Participating in internal and external audits.

This vacancy is a permanent full-time, working Monday - Friday, 5:30 am- 2 pm (minimum guaranteed 35 hours per week). Please note that this is a physical role that involves standing for long periods and some heavy lifting. You may also be required to undertake shift work.  

About You

ABOUT YOU – Mō koe

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to ensure the cleaning of all areas is maintained to meet the Danone Standards.
• Minimum of one year’s experience working in a high-care, hygienic dairy manufacturing environment.
• To be able to work in a team environment.
• To be able to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Be physically fit.
• Have good organisation skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform duties independently and efficiently, maintaining high standards of hygiene.
• Be able to identify and respond appropriately to potential risks, ensuring the safety of yourself and colleagues.
• High levels of energy and commitment.
• An understanding of contamination prevention protocols as well as the ability to effectively and efficiently take steps to prevent contamination.
• Proven experience in chemical handling could be an advantage, but training will be given to the right candidate.
• Basic computer skills 

About Us, We offer and What's next

ABOUT US - Mō Mātou

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health. We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarters are in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe, and our products are sold in over 120 markets.

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialised nutrition products for infants and adults, and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

Located in the beautiful vista of Greenfield, just 20 minutes from Balclutha in the South Otago region, Danone Nutricia NZ spray drying plant employs state-of-the-art European technology to manufacture and package high-quality nutritional powders. Our farm-fresh quality NZ milk is collected, delivered and processed daily, ensuring only the best for our consumers. Our operation prides itself on delivering the finest food and ingredients to help stand by the consumers of our products.

Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to find out more about us.

Our Benefits - Nga Painga

• Medical insurance paid for by the company for you and discounts for your whānau
• Free life insurance
• Flu vaccination, free annual medical checks, and free onsite car parking,
• Discount on our products and at a range of retailers.
• Gym and cafe discounts.
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Fresh fruit every day.
• 4% Kiwisaver contribution and so much more!
• 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months of service
• Performance-related incentives and annual reviews

We believe everyone has talent, something that comes naturally to you. Your uniqueness is something that brings both excellence and energises you.

Proving yourself in this role could lead to future opportunities within Danone, both locally and abroad. We support our employees to take ownership of developing their career within Danone and encourage moves across (as well as within) our varying functions and businesses. We are passionate about developing and growing our team of leaders, and that could soon include you!

How to Apply

If this opportunity resonates with you, don’t delay—apply now. We are reviewing applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Click the APPLY button and send us your CV today.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE & DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability at our company.

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