Production Packers

The Cake Syndicate Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Kinrise in Hallam, Victoria, is seeking reliable Packers to join our production team on a 6-month maximum term contract. The role supports packing, labeling and preparation of finished products to meet safety and quality standards in a busy food manufacturing environment.

You will work across day, afternoon or night shifts, wear PPE, and be part of a safety‑focused team. Prior packing experience and HACCP knowledge are valued, with strong communication and teamwork skills essential.

Qualifications

• Previous production/packing experience on a production line.
• Certificate I in Food Processing would be highly regarded but is not essential.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Understanding of workplace and food safety (HACCP).

Responsibilities

• Manually packing finished products and stacking pallets safely and efficiently.
• Using a walkie stacker, where required.
• Operating carton sealers and taping machines.
• Applying labels and checking printed codes on packets and cartons.
• Completing paperwork in line with site procedures and food safety requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work area with general housekeeping.

Skills

Food packing

Quality control

Communication

HACCP knowledge

Education

Certificate I in Food Processing

Job description

Kinrise is a growing, privately owned powerhouse in Australian food manufacturing with some of Australia’s most loved and innovative brands. We describe ourselves as a ‘start up with scale’ and have a burning ambition to grow our business. Formed in 2018 the Kinrise portfolio covers Biscuits, Breakfast, Baking, Bakery, and Snackfood categories and has 40+ years making iconic Australian food, with a rich Australian heritage that’s grounded in family origins. We are looking for reliable and motivated Packers to join our production team in Hallam on 6-month maximum term contracts. This is a hands‑on role within a busy food manufacturing environment, supporting the packing, labelling and preparation of finished products to meet safety, quality and production standards.

About the Role

• Manually packing finished products and stacking pallets safely and efficiently
• Using a walkie stacker, where required
• Operating carton sealers and taping machines
• Applying labels and checking printed codes on packets and cartons
• Completing paperwork in line with site procedures and food safety requirements
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe work area, including general housekeeping and cleaning duties

About You

You will be a good communicator, who is dependable, safety-focused and comfortable working in a fast‑paced production environment. You will have good attention to detail, be able to follow instructions and procedures, and work well as part of a team.

Hours of Work

• Day shift: 6.00am – 2.06pm
• Afternoon shift: 2.00pm – 10.06pm
• Night shift: 10.00pm – 6.06am

Weekend overtime may also be available.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous production or packing experience on a production line, ideally within a food manufacturing environment
• Certificate I in Food Processing, or similar, would be highly regarded but is not essential
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Understanding of workplace and food safety (HACCP)

Physical Requirements

This role is based in a food manufacturing environment. Employees are required to wear PPE, including eyewear and hearing protection, and follow all safety, hygiene and quality procedures. This is a physically active role and requires standing and walking on concrete floors, lifting and carrying up to 10kg, bending, twisting, reaching, gripping and regular neck movements.

Candidates must be willing to complete a pre‑employment medical and provide evidence of their right to work. Please include your preferred shift in your application.

Kinrise is committed to creating an environment that welcomes all, celebrates our diversity in all its forms and fosters an environment of inclusion. We recognise that our unique differences are what sets us apart and how we succeed as a team. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Why Join Us?

• An opportunity to work with leading Australian‑made brands and products
• An exciting role in a growing business with a great history and an ambitious growth agenda
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Kinrise is built on the foundation of five core values – we are driven, we are real, we care, we are proud and we are different. These values guide our decisions and how we behave every day. We strive to make a positive impact on each other, our communities and our consumers. We believe that how we achieve our results is as important as the results we achieve. As leaders in Australian food manufacturing, it is the living of our values that will build our reputation as a great place to work and a great Australian business with the consumer at the core.