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 is diverse and 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 1800’s. Since the beginning, we have been passionate about crafting great-tasting meat products that Australians love. We produce ham, bacon, salami, smallgoods, and fresh pork

We take great 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 also a leading Australian employer with offices and facilities in metropolitan and regional locations across the country. We take pride in being a responsible employer and a great place to work. We offer 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
• Afternoon Shift: Approximately 3:00 pm to Midnight — Starting pay rate $24.58 per hour + 15% penalty + RDO

Your duties may include but are not limited to:

• 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

To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate the following abilities and personal attributes:

• 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 good’.

When you work at DON, not only will you be part of a community crafting iconic products that people love, you will also enjoy a safe and supportive environment where you can be your authentic self, advance in your career if you choose to, be recognised and rewarded for your contributions, and make a positive difference in the community.

We also work hard to ensure the programs and benefits we offer are competitive and reflect the needs and preferences of our people. They include (among others):

• Free shuttle from the Castlemaine Train station to site and back, daily.
• Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
• Options to purchase additional leave
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Various 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.

Please note that progression is subject to availability. Preferred candidates may be shortlisted and placed on wait lists. You will be contacted if this is the case.

At DON and George Weston Foods, we are an equal opportunity employer. We embrace inclusion and diversity and celebrate what makes us unique. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and the provision of a safe and healthy work environment. So we can get to know you in the best possible way, we're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs. Please let us know your needs in providing a positive, barrier-free recruitment process via email to [email protected]

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

GWF has a duty of care and a legal responsibility to promote, monitor and maintain a safe working environment for the protection of all of our people in our workplaces. As per our GWF Workplace COVID-19 Safety and Vaccination Policy we strongly encourage all new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless exempt, and note that some roles are subject to customer mandates in relation to COVID-19 vaccination

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone due to volume of applicants

If you require more information or have questions, please email [email protected]

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