Process Worker (AM Shift) - Boners Table

About Hazeldenes Chicken

With a rich heritage spanning over 80 years, Hazeldenes Chicken stands as a respected name in poultry, recognized for innovation, quality, and community connection. Originating from Kangaroo Flat and now operating across regional Victoria with world-class facilities, the company thrives on the passion and diversity of its workforce.

Working at Hazeldenes means being part of a multifaceted team engaged in various areas such as farming, production, engineering, and logistics. The company values diverse backgrounds, skillsets, and individual contributions to collective success.

Role Overview

The position of Process Worker on the Boners Table involves crucial responsibilities in poultry product processing, ensuring products are handled, graded, packed, and processed with high standards in hygiene, safety, and quality. This role demands teamwork, meticulousness, and strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S), and food safety standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute a variety of meat processing operations including cutting, grading, deboning, and packing poultry items.
• Rotate across multiple workstations such as packing, carton assembly, bird grading, and tub washing.
• Conduct inspections of poultry to identify quality issues like bruises, broken bones, or missing internal components.
• Operate and maintain processing machinery as required.
• Ensure products are accurately labeled, packaged, and weighed in accordance with company guidelines.
• Adhere to standard operating procedures aimed at meeting production and efficiency targets.
• Uphold Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP-related food safety protocols.
• Perform quality assurance checks to ensure products meet internal and industry standards.
• Maintain sanitary and hygienic conditions in the work area following cleaning procedures.
• Report any defective products, equipment issues, or food safety hazards immediately.
• Comply with all OH&S requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Promptly communicate safety incidents, hazards, or near misses to relevant parties.
• Engage in safety training sessions and comply with safe working guidelines to reduce workplace risks.
• Collaborate effectively with supervisors, colleagues, and quality assurance staff.
• Communicate operational challenges and issues to supervisors as needed.
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to different tasks and areas according to production needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned reflecting business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Support

Hazeldenes is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse individuals, and people with different abilities. Applicants requiring accommodations or assistance during recruitment are welcomed and supported.