Process Technician (Evisceration)

Prestage; Camden Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in New South Wales is seeking a skilled Process Technician. The role involves setting up, monitoring, and troubleshooting poultry processing equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and experience in food processing. This position offers a range of benefits, including health care and a retirement plan, and requires a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of poultry processing preferred.
• Experience in machine setup and operation required.

Responsibilities

• Safely set up and operate evisceration equipment.
• Inspect machine parts to ensure good working condition.
• Collaborate with maintenance for service and troubleshooting.
• Work within GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Food processing knowledge

Equipment troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

The process technician uses mechanical skills and machine running experience to help set up, monitor, and tear down state-of-the-art poultry processing equipment. The role is also responsible for performing troubleshooting and completing minor adjustments and ensuring equipment is safely operated to deliver a top-quality product to internal / external customers. The position reports to the process supervisor with primary work schedule of Monday–Thursday, day shift, with flexibility to work early/late shift, and overtime with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Safely setting up, operating, and monitoring evisceration (Evis) equipment and conveying systems to ensure product flow. Equipment includes venters, opener, cropper, etc.
• Remove/install components such as blades at beginning/end of shift.
• Inspect machine parts and cutting apparatus to ensure good working condition.
• Check machines and make appropriate adjustments to maximize efficiencies.
• Collaborate with maintenance to PM, troubleshoot, service equipment.
• Assist Maintenance in identifying worn parts that need replacement.
• Check machines operation and rotations before production start up.
• Operate with a safety-first mindset; complete ongoing housekeeping to meet food safety standards.
• Work within GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality in a safe work environment.
• Spray machines down during break and at end of shift.
• Clear machines during production to eliminate product hang-ups.
• Properly clean and sanitize components per SSOP before installation and after removal.
• Willingly learn new skills, cross-train others, and work to improve process flow.
• Perform other assigned duties as directed.

Education

High school diploma or GED (Min.).

Experience

Working knowledge/experience in food processing or related field (Poultry processing - preferred). Machine setup and operation experience (required).

Skills / Abilities / Attributes

• Working knowledge in poultry or other food processing industry.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience operating and troubleshooting equipment.
• Solid understanding of food safety compliance (required).
• Self-directed; able to work in fast-paced environment with minimum supervision.
• Team player and natural leader with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Lift/move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop 10–12 hrs./shift.
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment with varying temperatures (e.g., 35–40 / 100 degrees).

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Wellness Resources