Poultry Process Workers

Galaxy 2014; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Galaxy 2014 is seeking experienced on-call casual staff for early-morning poultry processing roles in Keysborough, Melbourne. Start times begin at 6am, with 1–5 shifts per week and occasional overtime.

Roles involve hanging live poultry, fast-paced production, and working in a cold environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on poultry experience, good physical fitness, and the ability to work safely with raw products.

Qualifications

• Experience in chicken hanging or poultry processing is essential.
• Ability to work 6am starts and 1–5 shifts per week.
• Full Australian working rights; visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Hang live chickens onto the processing line safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a steady pace to meet production targets.
• Handle poultry in line with animal welfare standards and safety policies.
• Work in a cold, fast-paced environment with feathers, dust and odours.
• Assist with cleaning, equipment upkeep and end-of-shift sanitation requirements.
• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

Skills

Food handling

Poultry processing

Live bird handling

Physical fitness

Job description

Our client is seeking casual staff that is willing to work early mornings 1 -5 shifts a week , you must have a good understanding ofFood Handlingprocesses as you will be working withraw poultry materials.Please do not apply if you are not comfortable working with raw products and are not available for 6am starts.

We are seekingexperienced Chicken Hangers and chicken line workersfor on-call casual shifts in Keysborough. There will be some opportunity for overtime, and would suit staff looking for 1-5 shifts per week. These positions start at6am daily, and are on-call.

This role will bephysically demandingand best suited to individuals with proven experience inlive bird handling or working with meat or poultry processing.

You will be working with live poultry stock, performing repetitive movements which may require manual handling and lifting. This is a fast pace environment and can be cold.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently hang live chickens onto the processing line in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a consistent work pace while meeting production targets.
• Handle poultry in line with animal welfare standards and workplace policies.
• Work effectively in a cold, fast-paced production environment with exposure to feathers, dust, and odours.
• Assist with cleaning duties, equipment upkeep, and end-of-shift sanitation requirements.
• Always follow all workplace health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in chicken hanging or a poultry processing environment is essential.
• A current resume with recent, contactable work references.
• Full and unrestricted Australian working rights (visa sponsorship is not available).
• Excellent physical fitness with the ability to perform repetitive manual tasks in a demanding environment.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.