a Senior Technician - Foam Production | Dunlop Foams

Senior Technician - Foam Production

Job No: TCG357
Location: Ohinewai

Who we are

Sleepyhead and Dunlop Foams are a part of The Comfort Group, Australasia’s largest bedding and foam manufacturer, operating across seven factories nationally in New Zealand and internationally in Australia.

We are a family-owned business, employing over 1,000 people across both countries. With family values, we’re a company that cares immensely about our people. They’re part of the family, essential to our success and some have even worked with us for over 50 years!

As a leading supplier of industrial and consumer foams, our products are used for diverse needs, including bedding, furniture, healthcare, sports, packaging, transport, cleaning, and custom made to order. 100% Kiwi owned and operated; we provide local jobs and invest in the local community.

Did you know??  Our Dunlop Foams products are 100% recyclable. We cleverly reuse all captured waste used to manufacture other products, such as carpet underlay.

The Opportunity

Join our Foam Production Team and become part of our family.  We offer extensive in-house training, so experience working with dangerous goods is not essential however it will be highly regarded.  

Your responsibilities may include based on your experience:

  • Operate foam production equipment and machines per SOP
  • Monitoring and controlling production processes to achieve optimum efficiency, service and quality through continual improvements
  • Loading and unloading containers
  • Always follow safety guidelines and report any risks immediately

About you

The successful applicant will be a hard-working team player, with a can-do attitude. In addition to this, you will be:

  • Good time management skills
  • A willingness to learn with strong attention to detail
  • Technically minded
  • Previous experience in Manufacturing is an advantage but not essential
  • Any experience working with Dangerous Goods will be highly regarded
  • A valid forklift licence is an advantage but not essential

On Offer

You will join a friendly, supportive team with opportunities to learn and develop your skills, with possible longer-term career options within the organisation.  As well as:

  • Competitive rate with overtime (when available)
  • On the job training
  • Staff discounts
  • Onsite parking

Application process

Interviews will be held as soon as possible, so If this role sounds like you and you want to work for one of Australia’s best, please click the 'Apply Now' button to submit your application.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

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ABOUT US

We’re a leading supplier of industrial and consumer foams. Our products are used for a diverse range of needs that include bedding, furniture, healthcare, sports, packaging, transport, cleaning as well as custom made to order foam products. Dunlop Foams are a part of the Comfort Group; an iconic Australasian business that manufactures a world-class portfolio of brands including Sleepyhead, SleepMaker, Serta, Beautyrest and more. As Australasia’s largest mattress and foam manufacturer, we have over 1,200 employees in seven sites across Australia and New Zealand. As a family-owned business with family values, we’re a company that cares immensely about our people. They’re part of the family and our most valuable resource! If you are interested in joining the family and being part of the Dunlop legacy, please apply now!