Picker & Packer (Night Shift) needed in Australia
Are you reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to work in a fast-paced seafood environment?
Better Choice Fisheries, one of Australia’s largest privately owned seafood processing companies, is hiring Picker & Packer (Night Shift) team members to join our dedicated crew in North Wollongong, NSW.
If you have experience with food handling, enjoy hands-on work, and want to be part of a trusted name in the seafood industry — this is the opportunity for you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Picker & Packer – Night Shift with Better Choice Fisheries, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that fresh seafood products are accurately packed, stored, and distributed to our valued customers.
This is a permanent casual, on-site position based in North Wollongong, offering consistent night shift work with opportunities to develop your skills in food handling and warehouse operations.
Your roster will vary between 12am and 10am, Monday to Friday, with Saturday shifts as required. Every night brings new challenges as you help maintain product quality, safety, and efficiency across the facility.
WHY JOIN BETTER CHOICE FISHERIES?
With decades of industry experience, Better Choice Fisheries is a trusted name in seafood processing, distribution, and cold-chain logistics across Australia.
We’re proud to maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability — ensuring our customers receive only the best seafood products.
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, professional environment where dedication, teamwork, and reliability are valued every day.
JOB OVERVIEW
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Picker & Packer – Night Shift |
| Employer | Better Choice Fisheries |
| Location | North Wollongong, NSW |
| Workplace | On-site only |
| Job Type | Permanent Casual |
| Schedule | 12am – 10am (Mon–Fri) / Saturdays as required |
| Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Vacancies | Multiple positions available |
| Salary | Competitive hourly rate (based on experience) |
| Career Path | Opportunities for advancement within seafood processing and logistics |
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As part of the Night Shift Team, your duties will include:
- Picking and packing customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Palletising stock for storage and distribution
- Maintaining the quality and presentation of seafood products
- Cleaning and sanitising storage and work areas
- Following HACCP and cold-chain food safety standards
- Performing general warehouse duties and assisting team members as needed
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EQUIPMENT & SPECIALIZATION
You may work with or around the following:
- Cold storage and refrigeration systems
- Pallet jacks, forklifts, and weighing scales
- Food handling and packaging equipment
- HACCP-compliant processing areas
WORK CONDITIONS
- Environment: Cold, indoor processing facility
- Type of Work: Repetitive, fast-paced manual handling and packing tasks
- Team: Supportive and safety-focused night shift crew
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for the Picker & Packer – Night Shift role, you’ll need:
Education:
- Secondary school completion or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Previous experience in food handling or warehouse operations (essential)
- Seafood industry experience (desirable)
Skills & Qualities:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Understanding of HACCP and cold-chain procedures
- Physically fit and capable of repetitive heavy lifting
- Forward-thinking, reliable, and self-motivated
Essential:
- Willing and able to work early morning starts (typically 12am–8am)
- Medically certified as fit for physical work
Desirable:
- Forklift licence
- Prior experience in the seafood or food production industry
BENEFITS
- Competitive pay and consistent night shift roster
- Training and development opportunities
- Safe, supportive, and professional workplace
- Long-term stability with a leading Australian seafood company
- Opportunities for advancement within the operations team
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re ready to join a respected name in Australia’s seafood industry — and take pride in maintaining quality, freshness, and efficiency — we’d love to hear from you!
Apply online or contact Better Choice Fisheries – Wollongong HR Department to submit your application.
Screening Questions:
- Do you have experience in food handling or seafood processing?
- Are you comfortable working night shifts (12am–10am)?
- Do you hold a current forklift licence?
- Are you physically fit for repetitive lifting and cold storage work?
- Why do you want to work with Better Choice Fisheries?
