- Job Title: Casual Machine Operator
- Location: West Gosford, NSW (Gosford & Central Coast)
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Division/Department: Manufacturing / Production
About the Role As a Machine Operator, you will play a key role in daily production, ensuring orders are processed efficiently and safely. You’ll operate a range of machinery including sealers, labellers, and conveyors while supporting packing and processing tasks. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, cold environment where attention to detail and teamwork are essential. You will contribute directly to delivering high-quality products to customers.
Key Responsibilities
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Operate machinery including sealers, labellers, fillers and conveyors
- Participate in daily production and order fulfilment
- Pack, box, sleeve and prepare finished products
- Conduct routine checks and basic troubleshooting
- Maintain accurate daily order counts and follow SOPs
About You You are a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment. You have a strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Ideally, you bring experience from food manufacturing or similar industries and are comfortable working in chilled conditions. You value teamwork, follow processes carefully, and take pride in delivering quality work.
You Will Bring
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Experience in food manufacturing or meat processing (preferred)
- Basic mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills
- Understanding of HACCP, GMP, and food safety practices
- Ability to follow SOPs and work in cold environments (~4°C)
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
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
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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 opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy being part of a tight-knit team.
What's Next?
Ready to join our team? Apply today.
In this role, you’ll help keep production running smoothly, operating machinery and supporting efficient order processing in a fast-paced environment.
Applications Close on 19 May 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.
Please visit https://hewittfoods.com/ for more information
