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About Us
GWF is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest food manufacturers 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 anz and Jasol.

DON’s heritage goes back to the late 1800’s and we have always been passionate about meat and making meat even better- transforming it into delicious tasting Ham, Bacon, Salami, Smallgoods and Fresh Pork.

Our heritage is expertise in meat, and we have taken great pride in our skills, techniques and our brands form the very beginning. Our journey has been one from small family businesses to large ones and now as part of the GWF family, which is still largely owned by the Weston family.

The role:
  
This role is responsible for working closely with the four streams of the Castlemaine site (Ham, Bacon, Smallgoods & Salami) transporting goods around site to streams in a timely manner. This position will also cover movement of rubbish to waste treatment plant and wash bay. This is a full-time role working Monday to Friday from 5:30 am - 2:00 pm. Paying rate of $28.5381 p/h

About You

• Heavy Ridged Truck Licence
• Good verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills.
• Current forklift licence (beneficial, not essential)

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

• Maintain a positive attitude and readily follow directions as needed.
• Demonstrate reliability and a strong work ethic.
• Exhibit a professional, collaborative approach to work.
• Capable of working both independently and within a team environment.
• Physically capable of performing manual tasks, including lifting up to 10 kg
• Uphold company values of safety in daily operations.

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):

• Community partnerships and initiatives, inc. 2 volunteer days per year
• Discounted products
• Training and development programs
• Various recognition programs and rewards
• Health and wellness initiatives

Applications
To apply for this opportunity please submit your resume by clicking on the ‘Apply' button below. 

Interviews will be conducted as resumes are received. We strongly encourage qualified candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible as the role may be filled before the role closes.

Please note:
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.

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.Is DON. Is Good.

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