Programmed Skilled Workforce
Meat Process Workers Urgently Needed
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Important information
Contract type:
Freelance / Contract
Salary:
A$68,000 – A$78,000 / year
Location:
Heathwood QLD, Australia
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
10 August 2026
What they need
Programmed are currently looking for experienced employees to join a well known production facility, specializing in pre-packeted meat product located in Heathwood. We currently have multiple opportunities across day and afternoon shifts within various departments of the facility.
Current vacancies include knife hands, bandsaw operators, line runners, machine operators and general hands.
What You'll Do:
- Working in a meat processing facility
- Handle raw meat products such as pork, lamb & beef
- Manual handling up to 25kg
- Weighing and labelling packaged goods
- General hygiene / cleaning maintenance
What We Are Offering:
- Work-Life Balance - Enjoy the flexibility of 12-hour day shifts 3-4 days a week (inclusive of Sat and Sun shifts); or opt for 8-hour afternoon shifts Monday to Friday
- Competitive hourly rates starting from $34 - $39, with opportunity to increase your earning potential via upskilling!
- Onsite uniform provided, including safety gumboots
- Staff can purchase meat up to 50% off the regular supermarket price every Tuesday and Thursday!
- Upskilling Opportunities This is especially valuable for line packers/debaggers looking to gain experience with machine operations and more.
The site is just 6 years old, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge machinery. This is a significant advantage, especially for experienced industry professionals, as many competitors still rely on outdated equipment.
What We Look For:
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Willing to work within a cold room environment (7 degrees)
Willing to work with raw meat products (beef, lamb & pork)
Food or meat handling exposure is desirable but not essential
If you think you are suitable for this role please apply by clicking 'Apply Now'.
Who we are
As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want to.
At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
So it's over to you. If you would like to join our team, APPLY now.
To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.
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