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Night Wash Cleaner - Afternoon Shift

Plant/Site:  JBS Townsville Plant
Req Id:  16244
Date Posted:  4 Nov 2026

About the Role                  

The JBS Townsville Plant is seeking a reliable and experienced Night Wash Cleaner to join our Afternoon Shift team on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Hygiene Supervisor, you will be responsible for cleaning and sanitising production areas throughout the facility using open plant cleaning systems, hoses, hot water and chemicals to ensure all areas meet strict food safety, hygiene and quality standards.

 

In this role, you will follow safe work practices and correct chemical handling procedures while maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene and professionalism. You will be responsible for identifying and reporting equipment, maintenance or safety issues, participating in mandatory training, and ensuring all hygiene, environmental and workplace safety requirements are met. Successful candidates will be dependable, safety-focused and committed to delivering quality outcomes in a fast-paced production environment.

 

  • Full-time position; Monday to Friday
  • 7.6-hour shifts; 4pm to 12.15am
  • The starting rate for this role is $26.72 per hour + shift penalties

 

About You

  • Previous experience with cleaning/hygiene within a food processing environment advantageous
  • Ability to work to deadlines and time constraints
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work safely around hazardous chemicals and hot water
  • Ability to work in hot, wet and dirty environment

 

Why Join JBS?

  • Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop
  • Long-term technical training and career development opportunities with a global organisation
  • Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
  • Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams and Ariat
  • Corporate discounts with Australian Super, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
  • Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra
  • Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
  • Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program

 

Located 12km south of Townsville, a major gateway to Queensland’s world-renowned Great Barrier Reef, the JBS Townsville Plant 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 plant employs approximately 500 team members with a processing capacity of 900 head of cattle per day.

 

Ready to start a rewarding career with one of Australia's largest food companies? Whether you're an experienced cleaner or looking for an opportunity to enter the industry, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a supportive team where hard work is recognised, training is provided, and long-term career opportunities await.

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