Knife Hand

Hewitt Foods; Gosford; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewitt Foods in Australia’s NSW region is seeking a Knife Hand to support meat preparation, trimming, and portioning in a busy production environment. You will contribute to daily targets while upholding HACCP, GMP, and safety standards.

Reporting to the Production Coordinator, you’ll work hands-on, collaborating with a team to ensure yields meet specifications and quality is consistently delivered. Prior meat processing experience is preferred, with strong attention to detail and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a food production or meat processing environment.
• Ability to meet production deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meat by removing bones, trimming fat, and cutting products to specification.
• Execute daily production plans and contribute to production targets.
• Identify and escalate quality, product, line, or safety concerns promptly.
• Participate in daily team huddles and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.

Skills

Knife Hand experience

Line speed targets

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Job description

As a Knife Hand, you will play an important role in the preparation, handling, and portioning of fresh meat products while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and GMP compliance. Working within a production environment, you will contribute to achieving daily production targets, ensuring product specifications are met, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Reporting to the Production Coordinator, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‑on work and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare meat by removing bones, trimming fat, and cutting products to specification.
• Execute daily production plans and contribute to achieving production targets.
• Identify and escalat quality, product, line, or safety concerns promptly.
• Participate in daily team huddles and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.

About You

You are a reliable and safety-focused team player with experience working in a food production or meat processing environment. You take pride in producing quality work, have a strong attention to detail, and can work efficiently to meet production deadlines and line speed requirements. You enjoy working collaboratively and consistently demonstrate a commitment to food safety and quality standards.

You Will Bring

• Previous experience as a Knife Hand, preferably within the red meat industry.
• Strong understanding of yields, specifications, and line speed targets.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

Life at Hewitt

With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass‑fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.

Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.

Hewitt is a hands‑on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food, real impact, real teamwork.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

• Values‑Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120‑year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long‑term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
• Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
• Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
• Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
• The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make‑your‑own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight‑knit team.

Applications Close on 25 October 2026

Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.

We are managing this recruitment process internally and kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.