Job DescriptionProduction Team MemberPermanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefitsLocation: Hamilton, New ZealandCareer growth: Expand your expertise in a growing, successful industryProfessional development: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, evolving roleAs a Production Team Member, you will be part of the Manufacturing team focused on delivering automation and sensing technology within New Zealand and internationally. This team plays a key role in ensuring customer commitments are met through the delivery of high-quality products and efficient production support.In this role, you will assemble our company products within expected quality parameters, carry out testing to ensure quality standards are met, and support the management of production tasks to meet the production plan. You will also assist with material receipting, dispatch of finished goods and spares, inventory counts, and peer training and support.Key ResponsibilitiesAssemble our company products within expected quality parametersCarry out testing to ensure quality standards are metProvide peer training and support, including managing tasks to meet the production planReceive materials against quality control inspection standards and dispatch finished goods and spares as requiredSupport accurate inventory cycle counts, stock counts, and stock movementsMaintain all documentation in accordance with company and relevant quality standardsEnvironmental Health and SafetyIdentify, document, assess, and control hazards and environmental aspects in your area in accordance with EHS proceduresEnsure compliance with legal and other requirementsAssist in the development of EHS objectives, targets, and performance indicators, and support EHS improvement projectsEnsure employees receive the EHS information, instruction, training, and supervision needed to work safely and without significant risk to health or the environmentCompile EHS reports as required by senior management, regulatory authorities, and othersIdentify and record EHS monitoring requirements and implement appropriate monitoringEnsure scheduled audits and inspections are completed and necessary corrective actions are developed and closed outQualifications, Skills & ExperienceSecondary level educationUnderstanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement would be an advantageComputer literate, with SAP experience an advantageStrong communication skillsProactive approach to challenges and problem solvingCurrent driver’s licenceF endorsement and OSH certificate would be an advantagePositive, team-based attitudeWhat You Can ExpectJoin a supportive and collaborative manufacturing team where your contribution will be valuedBuild your skills and grow your career in a role with real development opportunitiesGain hands-on exposure to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practicesBe part of a workplace that values safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvementWe are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.Required Skills: Assembly Line, Basic Math, Computer Literacy, Corrective Action Management, Data Entry, Forklift Operations, Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Process Improvements, Machinery Operation, Management Process, Manual Dexterity, Manufacturing Quality Control, Packaging Operations, Production Efficiencies, Production Planning, Production Scheduling, Safety Protocols, SAP Systems, Task ManagementPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:No Travel RequiredFlexible Work Arrangements:Not ApplicableShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:NoHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:09/7/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.