Honey Factory Assistant

We are looking for reliable, practical people to join our Honey Factory Team for either a 3 month or, ideally, a 6 month fixed-term period - Jan 5th to July 5th. The pay rate is $25 per hour plus 8% annual leave and there are plenty of hours available.

Accommodation is available locally.  

These positions have been established to support a temporary increase in production and operational requirements. The roles involve a variety of hands-on factory, honey extraction, cleaning, equipment preparation and general operational duties. This is a full-time position for the duration of the fixed-term period. Hours and working days may vary depending on production requirements, so flexibility during busy periods is essential.

Working under the direction of the Plant and Production Manager, your duties will include: 

• Assisting with honey extraction and processing Preparing honey, equipment and work areas for production 
• Operating approved factory equipment after receiving appropriate training 
• Painting, assembling and preparing beehive boxes, frames and other equipment 
• Cleaning and sanitising factory areas, equipment, vehicles and beekeeping equipment 
• Water-blasting and completing general housekeeping duties 
• Mixing pollen substitute and preparing other approved materials 
• Moving raw materials, packaging, finished goods and equipment safely
• Assisting with stock counts, rotation and storage 
• Reporting equipment faults, safety hazards, contamination risks and quality concerns 
• Supporting factory, warehouse and apiary teams as operational priorities change 

This is a practical and physically active position. You must be comfortable standing for extended periods and safely completing manual handling, bending and repetitive tasks. 

You will be: 

• Reliable, punctual and ready to contribute 
• Flexible and available to work varying hours 
• Comfortable undertaking varied, hands-on duties 
• Able to follow instructions, procedures and safety requirements 
• Physically capable of completing the requirements of the role safely 
• Able to maintain attention to detail in a busy environment 
• Comfortable working around honey, beeswax, pollen products, cleaning chemicals and production machinery 
• Able to work independently and as part of a team 
• Previous experience in food production, manufacturing, packing, warehousing, farming or another practical environment would be helpful, but it is not essential. Full training will be provided