Overview
Join one of Australia's largest food manufacturers as a Process Worker! Enjoy hands-on work, great benefits, career growth & a supportive team.
About Us
GWF is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand, employing around 6,000 people across 60 sites. GWF’s product range includes leading brands of breads, baked goods, smallgoods, flour, milled products and animal feed. GWF’s business units include Tip Top, DON, Yumi's, MAURI and Jasol. DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800s. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork. We take pride in our skills, techniques and brands, which have evolved over more than a century. We’ve grown from a small family business to become one of Australia’s largest food manufacturers, now part of the GWF group. DON is a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country, offering a safe and supportive environment where everyone can achieve their full potential.
The Role
We have limited permanent full-time positions available in Castlemaine on both day and afternoon shifts. Both shifts include rostered days off, with afternoon shifts receiving additional penalty rates.
Rosters available:
- Day Shift: Approximately 5:00 am to 3:00 pm — Starting pay rate $24.58 per hour + RDO (subject to availability)
- Day Shift: Approximately 6:00 am to 3:00 pm — Starting pay rate $24.58 per hour + RDO
- Afternoon Shift: Approximately 3:00 pm to Midnight — Starting pay rate $24.58 per hour + 15% penalty + RDO
Your duties
- Operate and maintain machinery and equipment used in meat processing, including tasks such as packing, slicing, lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, and carrying
- Handle both raw and cooked meat products
- Adhere to strict food safety and quality standards throughout the production process
- Maintain a clean and organised work environment
- Collaborate with the production team and supervisors to ensure smooth production flow and achieve daily targets
- Rotate tasks to ensure variety in daily duties
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency
About You
- A strong commitment to safe work practices at all times
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with other team members
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while completing repetitive tasks
- Be physically fit and able to stand for extended periods
- Comfortably lift weights of 15-20 kg frequently
- Able to work in chilled temperature rooms
- A hardworking attitude and the ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels
- Commitment to following established procedures and health and safety practices
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- A genuine commitment to full-time working hours
- Must pass a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening
Please note that previous factory experience is not a requirement for these roles; all employment comes with paid on-the-job training.
Why join us
Our purpose is to Craft food that brings out ‘the valuable’. When you work at DON, you will be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, in a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community. We offer competitive programs and benefits, including:
- Free shuttle from the Castlemaine Train station to site and back, daily
- Community partnerships and initiatives, including 2 volunteer days per year
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Discounted products
- Training and development programs
- Recognition programs and rewards, including an end-of-year celebration
- Health and wellness initiatives
Applications
To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume by clicking on the ‘Apply' button. Progression is subject to availability. Preferred candidates may be shortlisted and placed on wait lists. You will be contacted if this is the case. We are an equal opportunity employer and we can adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. We can be reached at for questions. Applicants for this position will be required to undertake pre-employment screening tests including a pre-employment medical which includes a drug and alcohol test. Proof of eligibility to work is required for all successful applicants. Some roles may be subject to customer vaccination mandates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone due to volume of applications.
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