Fixed Term Process Operator

Company Description

Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water®. Sourced from a natural aquifer hundreds of miles below the Earth’s surface, and bottled in Viti Levu, FIJI Water is known worldwide for its iconic square bottle, unique mineral profile, and soft smooth taste.  

FIJI Water is one of the country’s leading employers–it is innovative and safe and creates long-term personal and professional opportunities for its employees. Being part of FIJI Water is to be in a larger family of businesses and brands across the globe as a division of The Wonderful Company, and one that is helping to make the world a better place with its high-quality, healthy brands, and a mission to ensure the communities where its employees live and work thrive. That commitment extends to the FIJI Water Foundation—one of the largest philanthropic organizations in Fiji—which focuses its efforts and investments on education, clean water access, environmental sustainability, health and wellness, emergency relief, and community development.

Job Description

• Provide Technical and operational support to the operations group to maintain an OEE level at or above 85%
• Have a thorough understanding of the safe work practices and ensure the OH&S procedures are upheld in the workplace 
• Ability to work a shift pattern that will include nights, afternoons, and weekends.
• Flexibility to work in all functional areas and operate and maintain all operations equipment including but not limited to:  forklift, blower/filler, labeler, bottle date coders, shrink wrapper, case erectors, case packer, case sealer, case date coders, palletizer, stretch wrapper, injection molding machines and inventory/record keeping.
• Respond to and correct operational issues including elementary maintenance and adjustment
• Carry out AM checks as planned and ensuring daily management systems are practised like Centre lining, Clean Inspect Lube and defect handling, identifying potential equipment issues, and escalate predictive failures to relevant stakeholders.
• Execute hand palletizing or manual task as required such as hand palletizing, product reworks, product destroy, hand packing as and when required.
• Performing quality inspection/checks to ensure optimal quality product produced.
• Effective entry of downtime into EIT
• Any other reasonable request from leaders as and when required
• Ensure materials are consumed JIT (Just in Time) method using the scanned guns.
• Support organizational quality compliance and environment initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Successful completion of Year 12
• Trade qualification in a relevant field (Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).
• 3-5 years equivalent work experience in  manufacturing field or product environment.

Preferred

• Extensive Manufacturing background, especially in bottling environment with technical experience.
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Valid group 9 driving license

Additional Information

If you are keen to develop your career in an exciting business with a well-regarded brand, then this could be for you.

Successful applicants must have an excellent work ethic, be self-motivated with proven problem-solving capabilities, able to meet the fast-paced nature of business demands with a “can-do” attitude, committed to delivering outputs in a timely manner, a team player, reliable, and work with minimal supervision; supports organisational philanthropic, corporate, and environmental initiatives, and models Company’s core values: Adapt and Grow, Do What’s Right, Nourish and Develop, Play to Win, and Work Together.

Please submit your applications through the link provided.

FIJI Water thanks all potential applicants and advises that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

NWVL is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, age, or other protected categories outlined by local legislation.

FIJI® Water is a natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji Islands). With its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel, and with more than double the electrolytes compared to the other two top premium bottled water brands, FIJI Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. FIJI Water has a perfectly balanced 7.7pH. FIJI Water is available in a variety of sizes, including 330mL, 500mL, 700mL, 700mL Sports Cap, 1L, and 1.5L. 

As part of its longstanding commitment to sustainability, nearly 70% of FIJI Water’s global bottle volume is in 100% recycled plastic (rPET) including its best-selling 500mL and 330mL bottles. Since 2007, the FIJI Water Foundation has been committed to supporting environmental conservation and strengthening local communities, investing more than FJD $47 million in community development, access to safe water, education, health & wellness, and environmental sustainability. 

To discover Earth’s Finest Water®, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram.

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