Casual Hygienist

About the job

We’re looking for a Casual Hygienist to jump in and support our team in Balclutha as and when needed. This is a flexible, on‑call style role with no guaranteed minimum hours - perfect if you’re after work that fits around your lifestyle.

You’ll be helping us keep the site clean, safe, and running smoothly by supporting our hygiene team whenever extra hands are required.

Your day-to-day could include:

• Keeping different areas of the plant clean and tidy
• Helping out with hygiene checks and audits
• Pitching in with the team to get cleaning tasks done well
• Completing paperwork accurately and on time
• Making sure all hygiene records are filed correctly
• Jumping in during internal or external audits

This is a casual role, so hours will vary based on business needs.

Please note: the job is physical, with standing for long periods and some heavy lifting.
 

About you
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A strong commitment to keeping the site clean and meeting Danone’s hygiene standards
• At least one year of experience in a high-care or hygienic dairy manufacturing environment
• Great teamwork and communication skills
• Physical fitness and reliability
• Good organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently while keeping hygiene standards high
• An eye for potential risks and safety issues
• Plenty of energy and commitment
• Basic computer skills

ABOUT US

Danone’s mission—One Planet. One Health.—guides everything we do. We’re a global business working across four areas: Dairy & Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. With over 120 markets worldwide and more than a century of history, our brands include YoPro, Activia, Aptamil, and Karicare.

Our Greenfield spray drying plant, just 20 minutes from Balclutha in South Otago, uses cutting‑edge European technology to create high‑quality nutritional powders from fresh New Zealand milk. We’re proud of the quality we deliver and the important role our products play in supporting our consumers.

WE OFFER

We want our people to feel supported, valued, and empowered. Here’s some of what you’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, high-performing team culture
• A diverse and inclusive workplace
• Learning and development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Health and Life insurance for all permanent & FTC employees (12 months+)
• 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave
• Employee Share Subscription Plan after 12 months
• Performance incentives and annual reviews
   

WHAT'S NEXT?

If this role sounds like a good fit and you're ready to take the next step, click APPLY and send us your CV. We'd love to hear from you.
 
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.