**Multiple Roles - Farm Hands & Factory Workers | Bendigo & Surrounds**
- Lockwood, Prairie & surrounding areas
- $25 - $28 per hour + great perks
- WHV holders welcome | Immediate starts available
**Join One of Victoria's Leading Regional Employers**
At Hazeldenes, over 80 years of history underpin our business, driving our pride in quality, innovation, and our people. It's not just about producing delicious chicken—it's about our dedicated team delivering exceptional products.
We take pride in our people, our reputation, and our role in the community. From humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, our facilities have expanded across rural Victoria. Our team represents diverse cultures and backgrounds, with expertise in areas ranging from farming and quality control to engineering and poultry processing.
**Current Opportunities**
We're hiring across two key areas of our business:
**Factory Roles - Production (Lockwood)**
- Hanging and processing poultry on the production line
- Packing, cutting, sorting and boxing products
- Operating pallet jacks and building pallets
- Maintaining a clean and safe workspace
- Manual handling up to 20kg
**Farm Hand Roles - Chicken Farms (Prairie, Lockwood & surrounds)**
- Daily welfare checks and collecting eggs
- Monitoring feed and water systems
- Shed cleaning, set-up and general maintenance
- Bird health checks and body weight monitoring
- Working in line with biosecurity standards
**About You**
We're after people who are:
- Physically fit and able to lift and work on your feet all day
- Comfortable with manual labour and repetitive tasks
- Positive, punctual and reliable team players
- Able to follow safety instructions and company policies
- Open to shift work and early starts
- WHV holders or locals with valid Australian work rights
- Note: Due to biosecurity, you must not own or be in contact with birds or pigs._
**What's in it for You?**
- Competitive hourly pay rates ($25-$28/hr)
- Mental health & wellbeing support (EAP)
- Long-term job prospects with career growth
- Discounts on company products
- Friendly, multicultural team culture
**How to Apply**:
If you're ready to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success, click "Apply" to submit your resume and a cover letter.
We proudly embrace and promote cultural diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity in the workplace. Indigenous Australians, Torres Strait Islanders, and minority groups are encouraged to apply.
**HR Hazeldenes**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 38 per week
**Benefits**:
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Referral program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bendigo VIC 3550: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (required)
Work Location: In person