Early-Morning Poultry Line Worker: Live Bird Handling

Galaxy 2014; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Galaxy 2014 is seeking experienced on-call casual staff for early-morning poultry processing roles in Keysborough, Melbourne. Start times begin at 6am, with 1–5 shifts per week and occasional overtime.

Roles involve hanging live poultry, fast-paced production, and working in a cold environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on poultry experience, good physical fitness, and the ability to work safely with raw products.

Qualifications

• Experience in chicken hanging or poultry processing is essential.
• Ability to work 6am starts and 1–5 shifts per week.
• Full Australian working rights; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens onto the processing line safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a steady pace to meet production targets.
• Handle poultry in line with animal welfare standards and safety policies.
• Work in a cold, fast-paced environment with feathers, dust and odours.
• Assist with cleaning, equipment upkeep and end-of-shift sanitation requirements.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Food handling

Poultry processing

Live bird handling

Physical fitness

Job description

Galaxy 2014 is seeking experienced on-call casual staff for early-morning poultry processing roles in Keysborough, Melbourne. Start times begin at 6am, with 1–5 shifts per week and occasional overtime.

Roles involve hanging live poultry, fast-paced production, and working in a cold environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on poultry experience, good physical fitness, and the ability to work safely with raw products.