General Labourers

JBS Beef City is currently recruiting for all production floor positions throughout our Processing Plant. These are fast-paced physical roles with a focus on safety and quality.

All positions are full time, working Monday to Friday with optional overtime on Saturdays where available.

Positions Available

• Boning Room Packers & Labourers: Day & Afternoon Shifts
• Kill Floor Packers & Labourers: Day & Afternoon Shifts
• Cold Stores Labourers: Day, Afternoon & Night Shifts

Shifts Available

• Day Shift (Starting from 5:00am – 6:00am and finishing between 2:00pm and 3:00pm)
• Afternoon Shift (Starting from 2:00pm – 3:00pm and finishing between 11:00pm and 12:00am)
• Night Shift (Starting from 8:00pm and finishing at 5:00am)

Entry level roles start at $25.86/hour (permanent positions - guaranteed 38.75 hours/week) plus a shift allowance for afternoon and night shifts.

Employees looking to further develop their skills within the meat industry may be offered additional training opportunities. Skilled Meat Worker roles attract a higher pay rate ($27.60/hour or more) which can be achieved within a few weeks once learners are assessed as competent. 

About You

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and work to time constraints
• Ability to work independently and as part of a greater team
• Ability to work safely around hazardous chemicals and hot water
• Willingness to be vaccinated against Q-Fever. Our site will assist with organizing Q-Fever testing and if required vaccination
• Being reliable, having a good attitude, good communication skills and a willingness to work will assist in securing a permanent position

Benefits Include

• Long term and stable employment with a company that is a leader in the food production industry
• All work clothing, equipment and PPE provided
• Discounted meat through our Butcher Shop onsite
• Gain qualifications such as CERT II in Meat Processing, CERT III and IV in Meat Safety, CERT IV in Quality Assurance, CERT IV in Workplace Training and Assessing, CERT IV in Lab Technology, CERT IV in Workplace, Health and Safety and eventually move on to diplomas in your given field of expertise

About Us

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.

The JBS Beef City Plant is part of the Beef City integrated feedlot, processing and farming facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress and transportation costs, while simultaneously improving eating quality – one of only two in southern hemisphere. Specialising in grain-fed beef production, the plant employs approximately 900 employees with a current processing capacity of 1053 cattle per day and has a strong reputation for producing high quality grain-fed beef for key domestic and international customers.

Interested? Apply now!