Meat Worker

Job Overview

Job Description

Woodward Foods is one of Australia’s leading processors of beef and lamb, supplying premium products to restaurants and customers across the country and overseas. Our team in Swan Hill is growing, and we are looking for skilled meat workers who want stable work, a supportive team and the chance to build a long-term career in the industry.

Living in the Murray region also offers a relaxed lifestyle, fishing, four-wheel driving, camping and a strong local community.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are recruiting experienced Boners, Slicers and Slaughtermen to support our daily beef and lamb processing operations. This work is hands-on and fast paced, and we are looking for people who take pride in producing clean, accurate and high-quality cuts.

Typical duties include:

- prepares carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides;
- operates switching controls to direct and drop carcasses and meat cuts from supply rails to boning tables;
- cuts meat to separate meat, fat and tissue from around bones;
- washes, scrapes and trims foreign material and blood from meat;
- cuts sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts, such as rumps, flanks and shoulders, and removes
internal fat, blood clots, bruises and other matter to prepare them for packing and marketing;
- operates restrainer and stunning equipment;
- severs jugular veins of stunned animals to drain blood and facilitate dressing;
- trims and removes head meat and severs animal heads;
- slits open, eviscerates and trims animal carcasses;

ABOUT YOU

- Previous experience in the meat industry is essential

- Certificate III in Meat Processing is preferred

- Physically fit and able to perform repetitive and manual tasks

- Good hygiene and attention to detail

- Willing to receive the Q-fever vaccination

- Positive attitude and strong work ethic

- Work rights in Australia are required

- Willing to learn and grow within the team

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment safely and consistently

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive wages

- Secure full-time employment and opportunities for permanency

- Training and upskilling on the job

- Stable rosters and multiple shift options

- Career progression for committed workers

- Supportive team environment

- Staff discounts on beef and lamb

- Uniforms and PPE provided

- A drug and alcohol free workplace

- Immediate start for suitable candidates

HOW TO APPLY

If you are experienced, reliable and looking for long-term work in the meat industry, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your resume. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.