Render Operator

About the Role

Our Riverina Plant is currently recruiting a Render Operator to join our team in a full-time capacity. Your key responsibilities will include operational control of render labouring functions including control of first grade tallow quality and meat meal and blood to specification.

A render operator in a beef processing plant is responsible for operating and monitoring equipment that transforms animal by-products into valuable materials such as fats and proteins. This role involves managing the rendering process, ensuring machinery runs efficiently, performing quality checks, maintaining a clean work environment, and strictly following safety and food safety standards.

We operate 4 days a week and offer two shift options:

• Day Shift – 6am to 4.30pm
• Afternoon Shift – 4.30pm to 3am

About You

• Relevant qualifications or experience related to the role is not necessary as all training will be provided, however experience in similar roles will be highly regarded

• Ability to work within a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adhere to Workplace Health & Safety, Quality Assurance and Environmental procedures
• Professional work attitude
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and effectively as part of a team
• Basic computer skills advantageous
• Current forklift or boiler ticket advantageous
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Must have own car and manual license

About Us

Situated on 2,000ha, the JBS Riverina Plant is a part of the Riverina integrated farming, feedlot and processing operation. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimizing stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in the southern hemisphere.

Based just outside Yanco, between the popular townships of Leeton and Narrandera in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation district (or Riverina region), our location ensures the ability to source high quality feeder cattle and grain to produce premium beef. The plant employs approximately 420 team members with a processing capacity of 600 head of cattle per day, operating 5 days per week.

Why work for JBS?

• Retail discounts with national partners
• Heavily discounted JBS products
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Interested? APPLY NOW!