Production Packers

Kinrise; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinrise is seeking reliable Packers to join our production team in Hallam on fixed-term 6-month contracts. This hands-on role supports packing, labeling and preparation of finished products to meet safety and quality standards.

You will work across day, afternoon and night shifts, with potential weekend overtime. prior packing experience and knowledge of HACCP are preferred. PPE and safety procedures are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Packing on production lines and stacking pallets safely.
• Manually packing finished products and labeling as required.
• Using walkie stacker and operating carton sealers and taping machines.
• Completing paperwork in line with site procedures and food safety requirements.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organized work area.

Skills

Packing on production lines

Communication skills

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

• Packing on production lines.
• 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

Monday to Friday shifts are available across day, afternoon and night shift:

• 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.

Why Join Us?

Kinrise is a fast paced, agile business that focuses on your talents and challenges you to perform at your best. An opportunity with us would mean:

• 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 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.