Meat Processing Labourers

Labour Solutions Australia; Echuca; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Blu in Echuca, VIC is seeking a full-time Meat Processing worker. The role involves manual, repetitive labour including lifting up to 20kg, handling raw meat, packing, and operating packaging equipment. You will work in cold environments and be trained to meet food safety standards.

No experience is required; the position offers consistent 38-hour weeks with penalties as per the Meat Industry Award. Reliable transport and punctuality are essential.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; suitable for entry level.
• Ability to work in a team environment and stay reliable.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manual and repetitive labour, with lifting up to 20kg.
• Working with raw meat products.
• Packing/Labelling/Boxing products.
• General cleaning and weighing meat products.
• Transferring carcass sides with pushing/pulling.
• Operate packaging machines.
• Work in cold temperatures.
• Adhere to food safety and quality assurance requirements.
• Ability to listen to and follow instructions.
• Be punctual and reliable.

Skills

No experience required

Teamwork

Resilience

Attention to detail

Tools

Packaging machines

Weighing scales

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

At Blu, we connect jobseekers w3ith meaningful work and support employers with flexible, high quality workforce solutions our client is a multi species abattoir and the oldest operating facility in Australia. Exporting quality product to more than 60 countries. Located in Echuca VIC 3564 Full time 38 hours per week 25 roles on offer ranging across all processing floors -no experience required.

Pay rate-$25.74 per hour as per level 1, Meat Industry Award 2020. Additional payments or penalties are as per the Award. Roles will commence as of December 2026 for 48 months.

Progression opportunities with training provided The role

• Manual and repetitive labour, with lifting up to 20kg
• Working with raw meat products
• Packing/Labelling/Boxing products
• General cleaning Weighing meat products
• Transferring carcass sides which involves pushing and pulling
• Operate packaging machines.
• Work in cold temperatures
• Working in dirty and smelly conditions
• Adhere to food safety and quality assurance requirements
• Ability to listen to and follow instructions
• Attention to detail
• Be punctual and reliable

Criteria

• Work well in a team environment
• Safety conscious and able to follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures.

Guaranteed commitment to shift times, being flexible and punctual

• Ability to conduct physical work in hot and cold environment
• Possess a positive working attitude and not afraid to get your hands dirty
• Ability to pass a Pre-employment medical, which includes and alcohol testing
• Must undergo Q fever screening/testing and vaccination as required.
• Access to reliable transport