Day Shift | Causal

About the Role

As a Knife Hand, you will put your butchery skills to work preparing, handling, and portioning premium fresh meat products to a high standard. Working on day shift within our production team, you will enjoy a hands-on role that allows you to build a consistent daytime routine while contributing to daily production targets. You will ensure product specifications, food safety, quality, and GMP requirements are met and support continuous improvement across the line.

Reporting to the Production Coordinator, this is a great opportunity for a qualified butcher who takes pride in quality workmanship and enjoys being part of a practical, supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare meat by removing bones, trimming fat, and cutting products to specification.
- Execute daily production plans and contribute to achieving production targets.
- Identify and escalate quality, product, line, or safety concerns promptly.
- Participate in daily team huddles and continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain compliance with HACCP, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.

About You You are a trade-qualified butcher who enjoys hands-on meat preparation and takes pride in quality workmanship. Reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a production environment, you can maintain accuracy and quality while keeping pace with daily targets. You work well as part of a team and bring a strong understanding of meat preparation, food safety, and product specifications.

This day shift opportunity will suit someone looking to apply their trade skills in a structured production setting while maintaining a consistent daytime routine.

You Will Bring





- A recognised butchery trade qualification, such as Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher), or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of yields, specifications, and line speed targets.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines while maintaining high quality standards.
- High attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

Life at Hewitt With 120 years of family ownership, Hewitt is an iconic Australian agricultural business with a deep commitment to land, livestock and community. Over the past decade, Hewitt has evolved from its livestock production origins into a global, sustainable protein producer, with premium organic and grass-fed brands stocked by leading retailers across Australia, the United States and Asia.

Guided by a vision to feed the world with a system that lasts forever, Hewitt delivers ethical, nutritious protein at global scale. Our fully integrated supply chain - spanning owned cattle stations, trusted producer partners, processing and retail - provides unmatched transparency, quality and resilience, setting Hewitt apart within the global food system.

Hewitt is a hands-on, collaborative business where being present matters. Whether in the office, on station, or in production, you’re contributing to something real: real food,



real impact, real teamwork.

Join Hewitt for the Opportunity of a Lifetime

- Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
- Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
- Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills, and progress across office, production, and farm/station roles.
- Support When You Need It – Access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional wellbeing.
- The Hewitt Experience – Shared Connections & Celebration – Our teams come together to celebrate wins and build connections. Enjoy monthly BBQs cooked with our finest meats, make-your-own wrap or sandwich, morning teas, staff sales, and Employee of the Month recognition. Whether you’re in the office, on production & warehouse sites, or working at our cattle and sheep stations, there’s always an prospect to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.

Applications Close on 23 November 2026 Hewitt is committed to equal opportunity employment and to fostering a workplace that values equity, diversity, and respect. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

By applying, you acknowledge that proof of eligibility to work in Australia will be required.

We are managing this recruitment process internally and kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted.

📌 Knife Hand (West Gosford)
🏢 HEWITT FOODS
📍 West Gosford