Processing Attendant - Cleaning Team

Tassal; Margate; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Seafood discount

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Tassal, Australia’s largest salmon producer, invites applications for a Cleaning/Processing Attendant at the Margate Salmon Processing Facility. This casual, full-time role focuses on maintaining top cleanliness and hygiene in an industrial setting, ensuring equipment is ready for the next day’s production.

You’ll work with a supportive team and contribute to high-quality processing standards. The position offers a 2:00 PM–10:00 PM shift, on-the-job training if needed, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Previous industrial cleaning experience preferred.
• Ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting and cleaning heavy machinery.
• Full-time working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment and machinery to meet hygiene and quality standards.
• Ensure cleaning tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a safe workplace.
• Collaborate with the team to support smooth facility operations.
• Perform manual cleaning tasks, including handling heavy machinery.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Industrial cleaning

Safety compliance

Job description

The role:

Are you an experienced and reliable cleaner looking for a new opportunity? Join Tassal, Australia’s largest salmon producer, as a Cleaning/Processing Attendant at our Margate Salmon Processing Facility. This casual role is perfect for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in an industrial setting. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our processing equipment and machinery are thoroughly cleaned and ready for the next day’s production. If you’re reliable, have a positive attitude, and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Clean and sanitize processing equipment and machinery to meet strict hygiene and quality standards.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Follow food safety and hygiene protocols to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.
• Work collaboratively with the team to support the smooth operation of the facility.
• Perform manual cleaning tasks, including handling heavy machinery and equipment.

Role requirements:

• Ability to work the P.M. shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.).
• Previous industrial cleaning experience is preferred, but on-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting and cleaning heavy machinery.
• A keen eye for detail to ensure thorough cleaning and sanitation.
• Understanding of food processing, quality, and hygiene practices is an advantage.
• A forklift license is preferred but not essential.
• Reliable transport
• Full‑time working rights in Australia.

Role offerings:

• Hourly rate starting from $31 per hour (including 25% casual loading).
• Work with a supportive, passionate, and collaborative team.
• Huge potential for career development and progression.
• Opportunities for skill development.
• Generous employee discount on our range of seafood products.
• Workplace health and wellbeing support for you and your family.