Leading Hand

About Us 

JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world, and second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.  

JBS Pork Australia has approximately 1400 employees spread across our three processing facilities as well as multiple farms and feed mills across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.  

About the Role

JBS Pork Australia – Farming Team is currently recruiting a Leading Hand to support the team at our Victorian Contracting sites. 

This position is responsible for undertaking a key role in the coordination of routine work activities and providing an effective leadership role. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of the day-to-day tasks of Piggery Employees.
• Undertake animal husbandry duties.
• Collect and collate production data and prepare various reports.
• Assist with the coordination of maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate the movement of livestock between sites and for market.
• Manage workload with respect to variations in staffing levels, environmental factors and weather conditions.
• Provide effective on-the-job training for employees.
• Ensure production processes adhere to APIQ standards and any additional JBS Pork Australia standards (as directed). 
• Ensure Animal Welfare standards are adhered to at all times.
• Contribute to key business activities as required.
• Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, processes and work instructions at all times, and ensure employees comply with such.            

Skills & Experience

• Sound understanding of holistic pig production gained through practical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise people effectively.
• Working knowledge of WH&S, Quality Assurance, and People & Culture procedures.
• Sound knowledge of Animal Welfare regulations.
• High level communication skills, initiative and strong attention to detail.
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to promote a positive workplace culture and willingness to drive continual improvement in workplace processes.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Current drivers license.

Our recruitment process includes a medical (which includes a drug screen).