Bendigo/Lockwood
Full time
$25 – $27 an hour + Super (Base Rate) – Public Holiday (Weekends if applicable)
attracts additional penalty rates

•  Lockwood (Bendigo Based)
• Attractive hourly pay rates
• Multiple vacancies available

Our Company:
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.
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Production workers:
As a Production Worker in our Primary Processing Department, you’ll play an
important role in the efficient operation of the Live Hang and Spin Chill 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.

Your day-to-day activities will involve:

• 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

Disclaimer:
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may change
from time to time based on operational requirements. Employees may be required to
perform additional tasks as directed by management.

All 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
• Meet the physical demands of the role – Ability to stand for extended periods,
  perform repetitive tasks, and lift heavy objects

Successful candidate must have:

• Adherence to the Code of Conduct
• Consistently meeting production targets
• Identifying and reporting maintenance needs to Leading Hands/Supervisors
• Bendigo based or willingness to relocate to the Bendigo and arrange own
  commute
• 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 Penality Rates & Overloadings
• Career advancement opportunities
• Mental health and well-being programs / EAP
• Be part of a team that thrive for success
• Company discounted products
• Free On-Site Parking

How to Apply:
We proudly embrace and promote cultural diversity and Equal Employment
Opportunity within the workplace. Indigenous Australians, Torres Strait Islanders,
and minority groups are encouraged to apply.