Food Production Packer - Dandenong South

Trojan Recruitment Group - Mulgrave; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Trojan Recruitment Group is seeking experienced Packers for a Day Shift role in Dandenong South. Join a team in the food industry with stable weekday hours and weekend work available. This role offers immediate starts and potential temp-to-perm progression.

You will operate packaging lines, pack products, and support general warehouse duties in a warm production environment. A reliable transport and Australian working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Must have full Australian working rights.
• Experience in Food or FMCG environment is advantageous.
• Comfortable in a warm production environment.
• Experience packing off conveyor-belts is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong safety focus is essential.
• Must hold a current Driver's Licence and have reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Pack product off the production line into bags.
• Maintain smooth packaging area and plan timely changeovers.
• Remove finished goods from packaging area.
• Operate packaging machinery.
• Undertake cleaning and light duties as required.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.
• Pack products and stack pallets.

Skills

Australian working rights

Food/FMCG experience

Production environment

Conveyor belt packing

Independent and team work

Communication skills

Safety focus

Driver's licence

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for experienced Packers to join their Day Shift team, on an consistent basis.

If you have experience working as a Packer, and you are interested in working in the Food Industry, this may be the role for you!

Location: Dandenong South

Pay Rate: Weekday Rate : $33.05/hr

Hours / Days: Mon-Fri, 6am-2pm with weekend work available

Key Duties and Rsponsibilities:

• Packing product off the production line into bags
• Ensure smooth running of packaging area and plan timely completion of change overs
• Remove finished goods from packaging area
• Machine operation
• Cleaning and light duties required at times
• Assist with General warehouse duties
• Packing of products
• Pallet stacking

Skills and Experience:

• Must have full Australian working rights
• Current work history in a Food or an FMCG environment is an advantage
• Must be comfortable working in a warm production environment
• Experience packing off conveyor-belts is highly desirable
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A strong safety focus
• Must hold a current Drivers' Licence and have reliable transport

What's in it for you?

• Immediate Start available
• Opportunity to work with a reputable company
• Temp to Perm placement for the right candidate
• Weekend work available
• Attractive hourly rates

Company Description

About Trojan: Trojan Recruitment Group is a national provider of professional and industrial recruitment, specialising in temporary, contract and permanent employment opportunities across a portfolio of industry sectors. We pride ourselves on being good people to deal with, which is why we have a diverse and loyal client base and committed workforce.