Process Worker

About the role

As a Production Worker in our Processing Department, you'll play an important role in the efficient operation of the Secondary Processing areas. Your main focus will be on the safe handling of live birds, effective processing and chilling of poultry, and maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, food safety, and product quality. This position supports continuous production flow, minimises waste, and helps achieve daily production targets while following all regulatory, company, and safety requirements. Success in this role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards, and food safety procedures to ensure consistent product quality and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Safely hang live birds on production lines in accordance with animal welfare standards
• Perform processing tasks including pin feathering, grading, deboning, packing, and chilling of poultry
• Operate, monitor, and maintain processing and chilling equipment efficiently
• Inspect birds and products to ensure quality and food safety standards are met
• Accurately weigh, label, and package poultry products as per company specifications
• Maintain high hygiene and cleanliness standards across work areas and equipment
• Handle manual tasks and lifting (up to 20 kg) safely using correct techniques
• Report defects, hazards, or equipment faults promptly to supervisors
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to achieve daily production targets
• Support continuous production flow, minimise waste, and assist with cleaning and sanitising tasks at shift end

About you

• Sound understanding and adherence of OH&S
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to work with a diverse group of staff
• Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift heavy objects
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct
• Consistently meeting production targets
• Identifying and reporting maintenance needs to Leading Hands/Supervisors
• Demonstrating good punctuality, reliability, and communication skills
• Maintaining physical fitness and health for a physically demanding role, with competence in manual lifting and proper techniques
• Possessing valid work rights in Australia

Benefits

• Attractive hourly pay rates & Public Holiday Penalty Rates & Overloadings
• Career advancement opportunities
• Mental health and well-being programs / EAP
• Be part of a team that thrives for success
• Company discounted products
• Free On-Site Parking

About us

At Hazeldenes, we have more than 80 years of history underpinning how we proudly go about our business. It is not just about our delicious chickens, innovation, and commitment to quality. It is about our people doing extraordinary things to deliver great products. At Hazeldenes, we are proud of our people, our reputation, and our place in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat in Bendigo, our facilities have spread across rural Victoria. Our people come from many different cultures and backgrounds and have skills ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.