Process Worker - Otahuhu

About the Company

Sleepyhead has spent more than 90 years helping New Zealanders sleep well. The business is proudly owned and operated in New Zealand, creating local employment and contributing to the communities it serves.

As a family-run organisation with operations in New Zealand and Australia, the company is built on family values and a strong focus on its people. Many employees have stayed with the business for decades, with some service records extending beyond 50 years.

The organisation is also part of The Comfort Group, the largest bedding and foam manufacturer in Australasia, with several facilities across New Zealand and Australia, including four major super sites.

About the Role

This is a hands-on production position based at the Otahuhu site, supporting the manufacture of bedding products. Depending on your background, you may work with raw materials, run production equipment, and assist across different work areas within the factory.

You will rotate through a variety of stations such as mattress assembly, sewing, quilting, bases, upholstery, packing, spring line, housekeeping, and other site functions. Complete training is provided, along with the opportunity to develop skills across multiple areas of the operation.

Key Duties

• Carry out manual production work and operate machinery in line with safety and quality expectations
• Follow site procedures and work practices to support safe and efficient production
• Check raw materials and completed goods against quality requirements
• Perform quality inspections and keep records up to date and accurate
• Work with colleagues to help maintain a safe, productive, and positive workplace
• Move between assigned production areas and keep workspaces tidy and orderly
• Escalate hazards, equipment issues, and quality or process non-conformances without delay
• Take part in continuous training and occupational health and safety improvement activities
• Complete additional tasks as directed by your supervisor

About You

We are looking for dependable, enthusiastic people who enjoy practical work, value safety, and are keen to build their skills in a manufacturing setting.

• Comfortable with physical work and manual handling
• Consistently reliable and punctual
• Positive team player with a cooperative approach
• Strong focus on safety and product quality
• Willing to learn and work across several production areas
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Manufacturing background is useful but not required
• Forklift licence is an advantage for certain roles

What’s on Offer

• Supportive and friendly team culture
• Full training with ongoing opportunities to build new skills
• Subsidised cafeteria
• Onsite parking
• Staff discounts

Safety Expectations

The workplace places a strong emphasis on safety, respect, and teamwork. You will need to follow all safety procedures, use PPE where required, and help maintain a positive working environment.

Additional Information

This role involves practical factory work in a bedding manufacturing environment. It is suited to someone who is comfortable with rotation across different production areas and wants to grow into a multi-skilled operator through training and experience.