Knifehands & Knife Skilled Workers

NH Foods Limited; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Certificate in Meat Processing

Job summary

NH Foods Limited, through Oakey Beef Exports, invites local candidates to join our Knifehand team in Oakey. This full-time, permanent role offers early start shifts and on-the-job training including a Certificate in Meat Processing, helping you build a long-term pathway in meat processing.

We value motivation and knife-hand experience, with entry-level opportunities available for those eager to learn. Join a stable, local employer with strong safety and training support.

Qualifications

• Experience using a knife is advantageous.
• Motivation to learn and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in meat/seafood/poultry processing is beneficial.
• Entry-level roles with training available for motivated applicants.

Responsibilities

• Join the Knifehand team at Oakey Beef Exports and perform trimming and knife-hand tasks.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards in a busy processing facility.
• Participate in on-the-job training and certification processes.
• Support production with reliable, full-time attendance.

Skills

Knife skills

Butcher experience

Chef/Kitchen

Harvesting

Knife sharpening

Meat processing

Job description

Opportunity

Oakey Beef Exports, part of the NH Foods Group, is one of Australia’s largest and longest operating beef processing plants! Offering stable, full-time employment and long-term career pathways here in Oakey, we are currently seeking local candidates with knife skills to join our Knifehand team!

Becoming a Knifehand at Oakey Beef Exports is an opportunity to upskill and create a long-term pathway, with over 50+ different trimming and Knifehand roles in one department alone. This Knifehand position offers:

• Full-time, permanent employment in Oakey
• Monday to Friday shifts, with five (5) Saturday’s each year
• 5:30AM – 1:36PM working hours (+1hr OT when required)
• Full on the job training including a Certificate in Meat Processing

What experience are we looking for?

Working as a Knifehand is fast-paced and can be physically demanding. Having the motivation to learn will be an asset in your success. Previous experience using a knife will be extremely advantageous! Some areas of experience that would be beneficial include:

• Butcher experience
• Chef/Kitchen experience
• Harvesting/farm experience
• Knife sharpening experience
• Meat/Seafood/Poultry processing experience

While we are currently seeking candidates with existing knife skills, we also offer entry-level roles where training can be provided for those will the motivation to learn!

Why choose us?

Since 1987, when Oakey Beef was acquired by NH Foods, we have become a leader in the meat processing industry. This means we offer consistency, stability and security for locals in our region with:

• Early starts and early finishes, no nights
• Secure, full-time employment with a local leader
• Full training provided by our internal training department
• Staff discounts, staff BBQ’s and free EAP service

NH Foods and Oakey Beef Exports is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not have capacity to sponsor overseas workers with this position.

Help our team bring the joy of eating to millions across the globe.