Meat Process Workers & Knife Hands – Regional South Australia

$28–$35 per hour + Penalty Rates | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Opportunities | Immediate Starts

Locations: Regional South Australia

Join Established Meat Processing & Production Teams!

Talent Success is currently recruiting Meat Process Workers, Knife Hands, Meat Production Workers and General Production Workers for established meat processing facilities across regional South Australia.

We're looking for reliable, hardworking candidates with experience in meat processing, butchery, knife work, food production, manufacturing or factory environments.

Have no direct meat processing experience? You may still be considered! Entry-level candidates with transferable skills and a willingness to learn are welcome to apply for suitable positions where training is available.

What's on Offer?

- $28–$35 per hour + applicable penalty rates
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing employment opportunities
- Immediate starts available
- On-the-job training for eligible candidates
- Opportunities to develop skills in meat processing and food production
- Work with established Australian employers

Positions Available

Depending on current vacancies and your experience, opportunities may include:

- Meat Process Worker
- Knife Hand
- Meat Production Worker
- Food Production Worker
- General Production Worker

Specific duties, experience requirements and working conditions will vary depending on the position and worksite.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your assigned position, duties may include:

- Cutting, trimming, boning and preparing meat
- Performing knife-hand duties where required
- Operating production equipment and machinery
- Packing, labelling and preparing products for dispatch
- Conducting product quality checks




- Following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures
- Maintaining clean and organised work areas
- Performing repetitive tasks and manual handling
- Working efficiently as part of a production team

Experience That Will Be an Advantage

Previous experience in any of the following is highly regarded:

- Meat processing and meat cutting
- Knife-hand work
- Butchery, boning and trimming
- Food production and food manufacturing
- Factory and production-line operations
- Packing and warehousing
- Manual handling and physically demanding work

No direct meat processing experience?

That's okay! Candidates with transferable experience in food production, manufacturing, hospitality, warehousing or other physically demanding environments may also be considered.

Training may be available for suitable entry-level candidates, depending on the position and employer requirements.

About You

We're looking for candidates who are:

- Reliable, punctual and committed to regular attendance
- Physically capable of repetitive tasks and manual handling
- Comfortable working in cold or temperature-controlled environments
- Safety-conscious and able to follow food safety and hygiene procedures
- Comfortable using knives or production equipment where required
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment
- Available for ongoing work




- Willing and able to work in a regional location

Important – Regional Location & Relocation Requirements

These opportunities are based in regional South Australia.

You must either:

- Already live within reliable travelling distance of the worksite, or
- Be genuinely willing and able to relocate for the position.

Please note:

- Accommodation is not provided.
- Relocation expenses are not covered.
- You must arrange and cover your own accommodation.
- You must arrange your own reliable transport to and from work.
- Valid Australian working rights are essential.

Please only apply if you can meet the location, transport and relocation requirements.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed or email your updated résumé to:

[email protected]

When applying, please include:

- Your current location.
- Your relevant meat processing, knife-hand, food production or factory experience.
- Your availability to start.
- Your preferred type of work.
- Whether you already live locally or are willing to relocate.
- Confirmation that you can arrange your own accommodation and transport if relocation is required.
- Your current visa status and Australian work rights.

Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial screening and interview.

Ready for Your Next Prospect?

Whether you're an experienced Knife Hand, Meat Process Worker or someone with transferable factory and production experience, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for an opportunity to join an established meat processing team in regional South Australia!

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Work Authorisation: Australia required
Work Location: In person

Pay: $28.00 – $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Meat Process Workers & Knife Hands – Regional South Australia (Adelaide)
🏢 Talent Success
📍 Adelaide