About

Seafood Processing Workers – Fixed Term (Day Shift | March 2026 Start)

Location: Northern Tasmania
Employment Type: Fixed-Term (9 Months)
Positions Available: 20
Commencement: March 2026

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About Our Client

Our client is a well-established seafood processing operation located in Northern Tasmania, supplying high-quality seafood products to domestic and international markets. Due to seasonal production demand, we are recruiting 20 reliable and motivated Processing Workers for a 9-month fixed-term assignment commencing in March 2026.

About the Role

These roles are based in a food processing environment and involve hands-on production line work. You will be working as part of a team to meet daily processing targets while maintaining strict hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety standards.

Your Duties Include (but are not limited to):

Processing seafood products along a production line

Trimming, grading, weighing, and packing products

Operating basic processing equipment (training provided)

Maintaining cleanliness of work areas and equipment

Following food safety, hygiene, and biosecurity requirements

Adhering to all WHS procedures and supervisor directions

To Be Successful, You Will Need:

Reliable and consistent attendance

Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive environment

Willingness to perform manual handling tasks

Strong attention to detail and quality

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team

Previous food or seafood processing experience (advantage but not essential)

Driver’s licence preferred due to limited public transport

Benefits:

Fixed-term 9-month employment

Consistent hours and ongoing work for the duration of the assignment

Weekly pay + superannuation

On-the-job training provided

Supportive, safety-focused workplace

Mandatory Requirements

Ability to pass a pre-employment medical, including urine drug & alcohol screening

Willingness to comply with food safety, hygiene, and PPE requirements

3.3.6 – HOURS OF WORK, PAY & CONDITIONS
Hours of Work

Fixed-term employment for 9 months

Monday to Friday roster (some weekend work may be required during peak periods)

Weekly Hours: 38 hours per week

Start Time: To be advised (day shift)

Shift Duration: Approx. 7.6 hours per day, including a 30-minute unpaid meal break

Additional Hours: Overtime may be required during peak production periods and will be paid in accordance with the applicable Award

Example Weekly Structure (38 hours):

Monday: 7.6 hours

Tuesday: 7.6 hours

Wednesday: 7.6 hours

Thursday: 7.6 hours

Friday: 7.6 hours
Total: 38 hours

Pay & Conditions

Employees will be paid in accordance with the Seafood Processing Award 2020 (MA000074) or the applicable classification based on duties performed.

Entitlements include:

Base hourly rate plus applicable loadings

Overtime and penalty rates where applicable

Superannuation contributions

Weekly payslips and compliant timekeeping

No unlawful deductions

Work Environment

This role is based in a seafood processing facility and may involve:

Cold and wet conditions

Standing for extended periods

Repetitive production line work

Manual handling tasks

Exposure to food processing equipment

Full induction and food safety training will be provided prior to commencement.

Equal Opportunity

CoreStaff values diversity and encourages applications from Indigenous Australians, women seeking non-traditional roles, and applicants with disabilities.

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