About the role

This is a hands-on factory role responsible for operating our Marel i-Cut portion-cutting machine and ULMA thermoforming packaging line. You will help ensure meat products are accurately portioned, packed, labelled and produced to our quality and food-safety standards.

Key responsibilities
Set up and operate the Marel i-Cut portion-cutting machine
Load products and select the correct cutting programs
Monitor portion weights, yield and cutting accuracy
Make machine adjustments to meet product specifications
Operate the ULMA thermoformer packaging line
Load meat into packs neatly and at the required production speed
Check seals, vacuum quality, presentation, labels and use-by dates
Complete product changeovers and basic machine adjustments
Follow daily production schedules and product specifications
Identify and report equipment or production issues

About you
Previous experience operating food-processing or meat-processing machinery
Experience with portion-cutting or thermoforming equipment is highly regarded
Marel i-Cut or ULMA thermoformer experience would be a major advantage




Able to work accurately in a quick-paced, chilled production environment
Robust understanding of portion control, product quality and presentation
Mechanically minded and comfortable making basic machine adjustments
Reliable, punctual and physically capable of performing factory duties
Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge of HACCP and food-safety requirements
Full Australian working rights

Benefits
Full-time, reliable employment
Early-morning/day-shift hours
Competitive pay based on experience
Modern meat-processing and packaging equipment
Training on our specific machinery and production systems
A supportive team environment within an established Sydney meat business

About us

Origin Meat is an established Sydney meat business who is experiencing significant growth. Come and be a part of a team on the move!

The job is Tuesday to Saturday with a guaranteed 45 hours per week (including breaks)

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