Kyneton | Entry Level Process Workers

Kilcoy Global Foods; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country lifestyle

Discounted premium meat

Training and upskilling opportunities

Immediate start

Job summary

Hardwick Meatworks Pty Ltd. in Kyneton, VIC, is hiring for Process Workers, Packers and Laborers. Roles involve working in cold/hot meat processing environments with 8–10 hour shifts. No previous experience required as training is provided, with 100 positions available under the Meat Industry Award 2022.

Base rate starts at 25.65 AUD per hour with penalties for afternoons, weekends and holidays, plus overtime and various allowances. Equal opportunity employer; immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Repetitive manual tasks are required.
• Stand for 8–10 hours per shift.
• Work safely in hot and cold environments.
• Follow strict hygiene, safety and QA procedures.
• No experience required; full training provided.

Skills

Manual handling

Stamina

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Knife handling

Tools

Knives

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Company Name: Hardwick Meatworks Pty Ltd. Location: 7 Knight Ct, Kyneton, VIC, 3444 Start Date: Work will commence from 11/02/2026. Employment Duration: Ongoing full time employment

Number of Positions: 100 We are looking for Process Workers, Packers and Laborers. These roles are covered under the Meat Industry Award 2022.

The work environment can involve hot or cold temperatures (0-4°C in chilled areas), exposure to meat processing conditions, and repetitive, fast paced and physically demanding tasks. Required Aptitudes: To perform this role, workers must be able to:

• Carry out repetitive manual handling, including lifting up to 15-20kg
• Stand for long periods (8-10 hours per shift)
• Work safely in cold and hot environments
• Perform tasks at fast line speeds
• Follow strict hygiene, safety and QA procedures
• Use knives or simple tools where required (training provided)

REMUNERATION

• Base rate: Start from $25.65 per hour (Meat Industry Award 2022)
• Penalty rates for afternoon/evening, weekend and public holiday work
• Overtime rates beyond ordinary hours
• Applicable allowances (e.g., knife allowance, cold work allowance)

ROSTER

Monday - Friday. Day Shift: 5am - 2pm, 5am - 3:30pm Afternoon Shift: 2:20pm - 11:20pm.

BENEFITS

• Avoid heavy traffic with easy local commuting
• Opportunity to experience a country lifestyle
• Culturally diverse organisation
• Option to purchase tools and equipment (knives, steels, etc.) at wholesale prices
• Access to discounted premium meat
• Training and upskilling opportunities provided
• Positions available now for an immediate start

ABOUT YOU

• Capable of repetitive manual tasks
• Able to stand for long periods and perform physically demanding work
• Unlimited working rights within Australia
• Able to work effectively in a diverse workforce
• Driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• Reliable transport to and from work
• Vaccinated (or willing to be) against Q Fever
• No experience required - full training provided

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