Filleter

PFD Food Services Pty Ltd; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on purchases

Discounted accommodation

Health insurance

Staff banking benefits

Job summary

PFD Food Services is seeking a Fish Filleter to join our seafood processing team in Townsville. You will fillet and process a variety of fish species to our exacting standards, ensuring product quality and safety are maintained throughout the cold chain.

The role suits hands-on individuals with strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety, teamwork, and efficient production, contributing to timely delivery of high-quality seafood to customers.

Qualifications

• Experience filleting and processing various fish species.
• Strong knowledge of seafood handling requirements.
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety and cold chain processes.
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and processing accuracy.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Fillet and process a variety of fish species to customer specifications and company standards
• Achieve consistent yield returns while maintaining product quality
• Ensure seafood products are correctly iced, labelled and stored
• Monitor fish quality and identify any changes that may impact product condition or yield
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping
• Follow company procedures relating to OH&S, HACCP and cold chain management
• Work collaboratively to meet daily production targets and customer requirements

Skills

Filleting experience

Seafood handling

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

• Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy.
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• Full-Time Work

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position

As a Fish Filleter, you will play an important role in ensuring premium seafood products are prepared to the highest quality standards. Working within our seafood processing team, you will be responsible for accurately filleting a variety of fish species while maintaining food safety and quality requirements.

This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who takes pride in their workmanship, enjoys working efficiently, and has a strong eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Fillet and process a variety of fish species to customer specifications and company standards
• Achieve consistent yield returns while maintaining product quality
• Ensure seafood products are correctly iced, labelled and stored
• Monitor fish quality and identify any changes that may impact product condition or yield
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and housekeeping
• Follow company procedures relating to OH&S, HACCP and cold chain management
• Work collaboratively to meet daily production targets and customer requirements

What Success Looks Like (6–12 months)

• Consistently achieving quality and yield expectations
• Demonstrating strong seafood handling and processing skills
• Maintaining excellent food safety and compliance standards
• Contributing positively to team productivity and workplace culture
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality products to customers on time

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience filleting and processing a variety of fish species
• Strong knowledge of seafood products and handling requirements
• Understanding of HACCP, food safety and cold chain processes
• Excellent hand‑eye coordination and processing accuracy
• High attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced production environment
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and teamwork

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.