Join Bluebird Foods Ltd – A Leader in Salty Snacks !

Proudly part of New Zealand for over 70 years, Bluebird Foods Ltd is the home of some of the country’s most loved and trusted snack brands, including Bluebird Originals, Doritos, Copper Kettle, Grain Waves, Twisties, and Cheetos. As part of the global PepsiCo family, we offer the opportunity to work with iconic brands, grow your career and make a positive impact for our people, communities and the planet. At PepsiCo, we Dare for Better - together, we create more possibilities and a brighter future.

We’re looking for a Central Lab Technician to join our Wiri team. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining Bluebird’s high-quality and food-safe products by supporting quality control systems and performing analytical tests to keep our manufacturing processes on spec. You’ll also provide hands-on support to production lines on a rotating shift basis, helping ensure every snack meets the standards our customers love and trust.

Details

• Location : Wiri, Manukau
• Shift: Afternoon / Monday to Friay (3pm to 11.30pm)
• Position: Permanent
• Selection Process: Formal Interview - Online Assessment - Background and Pre Employment Medical Checks – Decision

• Perform analytical testing on products and raw materials to ensure specification compliance.
• Maintain and verify laboratory and online analytical equipment.
• Manage non-conforming product, Critical Control Point checks and sanitation verification.
• Deliver QFS training and uphold ASHA and QSHA program requirements.
• Support audits, complaints investigations, and trend analysis.
• Champion quality and food safety on shift, providing on-line support as needed.