Meat Processing Workers

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 approximately 430 employees and processes approximately 900 head per day, operating 4 days/week. 

About the Role

The JBS Townsville team are currently recruiting Meat Process Workers to join our processing plant. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join our hard-working team with ample opportunities for further career development within this global organisation.

About You

• Ability to conduct physical work
• A desire to progress in the meat industry
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical and drug testing
• 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 Qfever vaccination, or have completed Q Fever vaccination
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must have full working rights

Why work for JBS?

• Access to discounted JBS meat products, purchased on-site
• On the job training
• 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
• Welcome pack at induction

Interested? Apply now!