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Meat Packer

Date Posted: Oct 14, 2025
Yearly: $ 60,000 - $ 65,000

Job Detail

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    Location Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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    Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
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    Shift: 8-hour day shift (Monday to Friday)
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    Career Level: Entry Level
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    Positions: 2
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    Experience: 1 Year
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Degree: Diploma
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    Posted: 1d+ ago
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    Job Post Expired: Dec 03, 2025

Job Description

A Meat Packer is responsible for preparing, packaging, and labeling meat products for distribution. This role ensures that meat is processed according to health and safety standards and is packaged efficiently to maintain quality and freshness.

Duties include:

  • Receiving, inspecting, and preparing meat cuts for packaging.
  • Operating packaging machinery and tools safely.
  • Ensuring proper labeling, weighing, and portioning of products.
  • Maintaining hygiene standards in the processing and packing area.
  • Storing finished products appropriately for dispatch or storage.
  • Following company and regulatory food safety protocols.
  • Assisting with inventory management and reporting discrepancies.
Required Skills:
  • Attention to detail to ensure accurate portioning and labeling.
  • Physical stamina and strength to handle heavy meat products and stand for long hours.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Teamwork and communication skills.
  • Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
  • Ability to operate packaging machinery safely.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Prior experience in meat processing, food handling, or packaging is advantageous.
  • Food handling certificate (FHC) may be required depending on company policies.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly wage.
  • Paid training and career progression opportunities.
  • Access to employee benefits such as health insurance, leave entitlements, and superannuation.
  • Safe working environment with proper PPE provided.
  • Opportunity to work in a reputable company within the food industry.

Company Overview

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Macro Group Australia (formerly Macro Meats) was established in 1987 and now controls the world’s largest retail distribution of Australian kangaroo and wild game meat. It is the exclusive supplier to Australia’s major supermarket chains and is a maj... Read More

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