Cold Store Labourers & Forklift Drivers

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.

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville processing facility is JBS Australia’s most northern operation. Cattle are sourced from a wide supply area, including the Northern Territory, north and north-western Queensland and packed into the AMH brand, the most trusted name in beef. The facility employs approximately 430 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 4 days/week.

About the Role

JBS Townsville is currently recruiting experienced Cold Stores Labourers and Forklift Drivers to join the team in a full-time capacity.

About You

• Hold a current forklift license, advantageous but not mandatory
• Previous experience with manual handling, container loading and unloading, cold storage and warehousing
• Previous experience working in a temperature-controlled environment (chiller/freezer)
• Previous experience with order picking and palletising advantageous
• Previous experience with RF scanning advantageous
• Willingness to participate in a well-developed team environment from general labouring to highly skilled key positions
• Willing to undergo a Q Fever vaccination
• Have access to reliable transport to travel safely to and from work

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Access to discounted JBS meat products
• All training provided 
• All uniforms and PPE provided
• Be part of a collaborative, growing and encouraging work environment
• Permanent employment and the opportunity to progress through the many career pathways available
• Being an active part of the community – supporting and sponsoring local teams and charity funds

Interested? APPLY NOW!