Production Worker- Batching

Norfolk Foods; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk Foods in Coburg, VIC is seeking a Production Worker – Batching for casual, regular ongoing work with immediate start. The role involves unpacking raw meat, loading onto conveyors, basic trimming, and maintaining strict hygiene standards.

Applicants should be physically fit, comfortable with heavy lifting (up to 20–27 kg), and able to start at 4:00 AM. Prior meat processing experience is preferred, and full working rights in Australia are required.

Qualifications

• Full working rights in Australia.
• Able to start at 4:00 AM.
• Lifts up to 20–27 kg during shifts.
• Previous meat processing experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Debag/unpack meat from bags or bins ready for processing.
• Load meat onto the conveyor for the production line.
• Use a knife to trim/cut meat as needed before it goes onto the line.
• Lift and move bins, boxes, and product (up to 20–27 kg).
• Maintain hygiene and safety procedures and wear protective clothing.
• Keep the work area clean during and after shifts.
• Report issues or equipment problems to the Supervisor.

Skills

Dependable

Physically fit

Heavy lifting

Knife handling

Punctual

Cold environment

Job description

Coburg, VIC
Casual Position | Regular Ongoing Work | Monday to Friday

Immediate Start Available

About the role

The Production Worker (Batching) plays a key role supporting the production team, unpacking and preparing raw meat, loading it onto the conveyor for processing, and doing basic trimming before it enters the production line. The role involves manual handling, heavy lifting, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Debag/unpack meat from bags or bins ready for processing
• Load meat onto the conveyor for the production line
• Use a knife to trim/cut meat as needed before it goes onto the line, if necessary
• Lift and move bins, boxes, and product (up to 20–27 kg) throughout the shift
• Keep up with a fast-paced, continuous production line
• Follow hygiene and safety procedures, wear required protective clothing
• Keep the work area clean during and after shifts
• Report any issues or equipment problems to the Supervisor

About you

• Reliable, punctual, able to start at 4:00 AM
• Physically fit, comfortable with heavy lifting and standing all shift
• Basic knife handling ability for debagging the meat.
• Comfortable in a cold environment (5–10°C)
• Full working rights in Australia

Production Worker – Batching

Coburg, VIC
Casual Position | Regular Ongoing Work | Monday to Friday

Immediate Start Available

About the role

The Production Worker (Batching) plays a key role supporting the production team, unpacking and preparing raw meat, loading it onto the conveyor for processing, and doing basic trimming before it enters the production line. The role involves manual handling, heavy lifting, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Debag/unpack meat from bags or bins ready for processing
• Load meat onto the conveyor for the production line
• Use a knife to trim/cut meat as needed before it goes onto the line, if necessary
• Lift and move bins, boxes, and product (up to 20–27 kg) throughout the shift
• Keep up with a fast-paced, continuous production lineFollow hygiene and safety procedures, wear required protective clothing
• Keep the work area clean during and after shifts
• Report any issues or equipment problems to the Supervisor

About you

• Reliable, punctual, able to start at 4:00 AM
• Physically fit, comfortable with heavy lifting and standing all shift
• Basic knife handling ability for debagging the meat.
• Comfortable in a cold environment (5–10°C)
• Full working rights in Australia

Preferred

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or meat processing
• Experience in a batching, production, or manufacturing environment
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene practices

About us

We are a meat processing company committed to competing as an innovative world class leader, trusted always to deliver safe, fresh quality retail ready products and value to our customers. Our core values: working as a team, respecting each other, never compromising on safety, continuously improving, and being open, honest, and keeping our commitments.