Packing Worker

Seagrass Boutique Hospitality Group; Gosford; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Employee mentoring program

Referral program

Job summary

Origin Earth Sauce is seeking a proactive Packing Worker to assemble, check, and package finished goods for sale at our Somersby site. You will support packaging and warehouse teams, maintain accuracy and cleanliness, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year in packing or warehouse roles, know food handling practices, and hold or aim to obtain a forklift licence. This in-person position offers stable hours and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in packing or warehouse roles.
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene practices is advantageous.
• Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety procedures is desirable.
• Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble product components into finished goods for sale.
• Check packaging components meet quality and specs.
• Verify all printed information on labels for accuracy.
• Assist warehouse staff with general duties as required.
• Provide cross-department support to maintain operations.
• Record wastage accurately and report it as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of activities.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production, and packaging teams.

Skills

Packing & Warehouse

Forklift Licence (Desirable)

Food Handling Knowledge

Health & Safety Awareness

Job description

Origin Earth Sauce company began around the dinner table. A glorious Portuguese chicken sauce sparked the idea. From this we built the factory, started production and the company grew quickly to making more than 290,000kg of sauce annually, distributing to all major cities across Australia.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Packing Worker is responsible for assembling, checking, packaging, and preparing finished goods for sale, ensuring that all packaging components meet Origin Earth's quality, food safety, and operational standards. This role supports both the packaging and warehouse teams by maintaining accuracy, efficiency, cleanliness, and compliance with company policies and procedures.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Product Assembly: Assemble product components into finished goods ready for sale.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure packaging components meet required quality and company specifications.
• Label Verification: Check that all printed information is correct and compliant.
• Warehouse Support: Assist warehouse staff with general warehouse duties as required.
• Cross-Department Support: Provide assistance in other areas of the business when necessary to maintain smooth operations.
• Wastage Recording: Wastage Recording - Accurately record and report any wastage of materials or products.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records and documentation related to production activities
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with warehouse, production, packaging, and other staff to achieve the best possible operational outcomes

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Previous experience in warehouse or logistics operations preferred but not essential.
• Current forklift licence (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of food handling and hygiene practices advantageous.
• Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety procedures (desirable but not essential).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.
• Able to frequently bend, reach, lift, carry, and handle materials and products.
• Ability to safely lift and move items weighing up to approximately 5-25 kg, where if required by the role.
• Able to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, including packing, labelling, sorting, and operating machinery.
• Able to work in low to moderate noise, with temperature variations, around moving machinery.
• Able to use required personal protective equipment (PPE), such as safety footwear, gloves, hearing protection, and eye protection as required.

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring program
• Referral program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Somersby NSW 2250: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Hourly Pay rate Expectation?
• Do you have a current forklift licence?
• Do you have Knowledge of food handling and hygiene practices advantageous?

Experience:

• Packing Worker: 1 year (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Location:

• Somersby NSW 2250 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person