Production Process Operator-4 (Evis / Debone)

Prestage; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Job summary

Prestage in Sydney, NSW, AU, is seeking a Production Process Operator-4 (Evis / Debone) to maintain and operate poultry processing lines, ensuring safe, efficient production.

You will work with birds, using knives and scissors, follow GMP and USDA guidelines, and support continuous improvement and teamwork on day or shift schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience in food processing or poultry processing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food safety compliance.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain product flow for equipment and conveyors, including hanging and parts loading.
• Use knives and scissors to prepare poultry parts.
• Maintain housekeeping to meet food safety standards.
• Follow GMP, safety, and USDA guidelines.
• Cross-train others and improve process flow.
• Work with leads, supervisors, and teammates to meet targets.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Poultry/food processing

Food safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team player / communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Knives & scissors

Job description

The production process operator is responsible for maintaining and servicing the manufacturing processes to ensure a top-quality product is safely and efficiently delivered to internal /external customers. Responsibilities include inspection, positioning, and placement of whole or parts of large birds. Hanging, cutting, trimming, and inspecting parts of birds. The position reports to the process supervisor w/ primary work schedule of day shift , Mon. - Thurs. 7am - 5:30pm OR Tues. - Fri., 5am - 3:30pm, with flexibility to work early/ late shift, short notice overtime, and weekends, as needed.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities

• Responsible for safely operating and maintaining product flow for various equipment and conveying systems including hanging whole or bird parts, cutting, trimming, loading and unloading parts of birds.
• Safely uses tools, e.g. knives & scissors to prepare poultry parts for further processing
• Completes on-going housekeeping to meet food safety standards
• Operates with a safety-first mindset above all other department metrics
• Works within GMP, Safety, and USDA guidelines to achieve top quality in a safe work environment
• Willingly learns new skills, cross trains others, and works to improve process flow
• Works directly with lead, supervisors, and co-workers to achieve production targets
• Performs 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 / not required)

Skills / Abilities / Attributes

• Working knowledge in poultry or other food processing industry
• Solid understanding of food safety compliance (required)
• Detail oriented; self-directed; able to work in fast-paced environment
• Team player w/ excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

Physical Requirements

• Lift / move up to 40 lbs.; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, stoop up to 10 hrs./shift performing repetitive motion
• Work safely in hot, cold, wet environment w/ a distinct odor & varying temperatures (e.g., 35-40 / 100 degrees)
• Exercise strong hand-eye coordination in handling whole & parts of birds and sharp hand-tools

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

Production Process Operator-4 (Evis / Debone) • Sydney, NSW, AU