Skilled Meat Workers (QLD & NSW, Australia)

About JBS Australia

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon. JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

JBS Australia’s Northern Division operates five strategically placed processing facilities across Queensland (QLD) and New South Wales (NSW):

1. Beef City Plant, Toowoomba (South QLD)
2. Dinmore Plant, Ipswich (South East QLD)
3. Riverina Plant, Yanco (South Western NSW)
4. Rockhampton Plant, Rockhampton (Central QLD)
5. Townsville Plant, Townsville (North QLD)

(We will discuss your location preferences during your initial shortlisting phone call.)

Our network provides the ability to meet the specific demands of various market segments with an extensive range of grain-fed and pasture-fed products. With approximately 15,000 employees spread across our various sites, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.

About the Role

JBS Australia’s Northern Division is currently hiring Skilled Meat Workers for various roles across all our Plants. As a Skilled Meat Worker, you will be passionate about your specialist skills, and be committed to providing a professional service. You will be prepared to regularly exhibit leadership qualities and provide support across the business to drive a culture of continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for anyone wanting to develop their skills within an industry leading, global organisation. 

About You

• Previous experience (ideally 2+ years) in Boning, Slicing or Slaughtering/Sawing duties
• Relevant qualification (Cert 2/3 Meat processing) advantageous but not essential
• Knowledge and understanding of different rotations
• High level of knife sharpening skills
• Knowledge and understanding of quality requirements
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a high performing team
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities

Please note: To be considered for any of these roles, you must have full New Zealand/Australian working rights. Successful applicants may also be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) as well as criminal history checks. 

Why work for JBS?

• Relocation support for eligible candidates
• Sign-up bonus (paid after 6 months; conditions apply)
• Long-term, stable opportunity with a global organisation
• Access to retail discounts with national partners
• Heavily discounted JBS meat products
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private
• Ongoing leadership and career development opportunities

Interested? APPLY NOW!

If you’ve been considering a move to Australia, this may be the opportunity for you! We encourage all interested applicants to submit a formal application.