Picker and Packer jobs in Australia

Job Description

Better Choice Fisheries, a leading seafood processing company in North Wollongong, is seeking a dedicated Order Picker & Packer to join their team on a permanent casual basis. The role involves working a varied roster between 12am and 8am on weekdays, with occasional Saturdays as needed. Key responsibilities include picking and packing seafood orders, palletising stock, maintaining product quality, and cleaning work areas. Ideal candidates will have experience in food handling, knowledge of seafood products, and an understanding of HACCP food safety and cold chain processes. Strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential. Applicants must be physically fit for repetitive heavy lifting and early starts, with a forklift license and seafood industry experience considered advantageous.

Full job Description:

Better Choice Fisheries is seeking an Order Picker and Packer with food handling experience to join their team. This role is critical in ensuring the efficient processing and distribution of high-quality seafood products. Better Choice Fisheries is one of Australia’s largest privately owned seafood processing companies, committed to quality, safety, and operational excellence. We are currently seeking a dedicated and reliable Order Picker & Packer to join our team. Experience in food handling and a strong work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities for Picker and Packer:

The responsibilities for the job of Picker and Packer are as following.

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Palletising stock and preparing for storage or dispatch.
• Maintaining quality and freshness of seafood products.
• Cleaning work areas, cool rooms, and storage facilities.
• Performing general warehouse and processing tasks as required.

Requirements for Picker and Packer:

The requirements for the job of Picker and Packer are as following.

• Forklift license.
• Certified medically fit for manual handling tasks.
• Physically fit and able to handle repetitive heavy lifting.
• Must be available for early morning starts (12:00 AM start).
• Knowledge of HACCP food safety programs and cold chain processes.

Skills and Knowledge Desired:

• Experience in food handling (seafood preferred).
• Ability to work early morning shifts (12am–8am).
• Physically fit – capable of repetitive heavy lifting.
• Must pass a medical fitness assessment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Benefits Package:

• Flexible work arrangements & work-life balance.
• Novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), weekly pay cycles.
• Health/wellbeing leave, long service leave after 5 years.