Entry Level Boning Room Labourer

About Us

JBS Australia is Australia's largest and most respected meat packer, marketer and exporter, supplying the finest grain fed and pasture fed meats to export and domestic customers for more than 20 years. With approximately 8,500 employees spread across our offices, processing plants and feedlots, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries around the world.

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 over 500 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 4 days/week. 

About the Role

The JBS Townsville Plant are currently recruiting Meat Process Workers to join our production team in a full-time capacity. 

By joining our team as a Meat Worker, you will have the opportunity to work for a global organisation right here in Townsville! We will provide you with stable, long-term employment as well as plenty of opportunities for career advancement. The opportunities are endless!

Work Schedule: Tuesday to Friday | 10-hour shifts | 4.30am-3.30pm or 8am-7pm

Please note: Shift start, and finish times will vary according to the position and department in which you are working.

About You

• Ability to conduct physical work
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
• Be comfortable working in a production environment (boning room or slaughter floor)
• Be comfortable handling raw meat and animal bi-products
• Willingness to learn and perform labouring duties such as trimming, packing, weighing, labelling, machine operating, manual handling and cleaning
• Reliable and punctual
• Ability to work in a repetitive and fast paced, manual handling and labour-intensive environment
• Willing to undergo a Q Fever vaccination
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must have unrestricted Australian working rights
• Access to reliable transport to and from your allocated shifts

Why work for JBS?

• 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

For more information, please contact recruitment via email or phone.

Alex.Herron@jbssa.com.au

07 4720 8099

Interested? Apply now!