Meat Processing Worker - Macintyre Pty Ltd

Macintyre Pty Ltd; Inglewood; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Macintyre Pty Ltd in Inglewood, QLD, is seeking a Skilled Meat Worker to join its hands-on production team. You will slaughter, bone, slice and trim to exact customer specifications while upholding food safety and yield targets.

This full-time role requires knife skills, stamina in a chilled environment and reliable teamwork. A minimum AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing and 2–3 years of meat processing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (or an equivalent recognised qualification).
• Demonstrated two to three years' experience as a butcher, slaughterer, boner or smallgoods producer.
• Experience in abattoir or meat processing environments preferred.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, hygiene and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out slaughtering, dressing and butchering duties according to work instructions and safety standards.
• Break down carcasses into primal, sub-primal and portioned cuts to meet specifications and yields.
• Perform boning, slicing, trimming and seaming tasks with precision to minimise waste and maximise yield.
• Maintain and handle knives, hooks, saws and processing equipment safely and reporting faults.
• Inspect meat products for defects and report any issues to supervisors promptly.
• Assist with packaging, vacuum sealing, weighing, labeling and palletising of finished product.

Skills

Knife skills

Attention to yield

Teamwork

Stamina

Education

AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing

Job description

Job description

Position: Skilled Meat Worker

Type: Full-time

Employer: Macintyre Pty Ltd

Location: Inglewood QLD 4387

Salary: $90,000 p/a

About the Business

Macintyre Pty Ltd is an Australian-owned meat processing business based at Inglewood in southern Queensland, operating within one of the country's most significant livestock producing regions. The company processes, breaks down, packs and supplies quality meat products to wholesale, retail and food service customers, working to strict food safety, animal welfare and product specification standards at every stage of the production process. Its reputation rests on consistency of cut, reliability of supply and disciplined compliance with hygiene and regulatory requirements, and the business invests in the equipment, training and supervision needed to sustain that standard. Macintyre Pty Ltd values skilled hands-on tradespeople, safe work practices and mutual respect on the production floor, and it offers a stable, team-oriented workplace in a regional community where staff are supported to develop their skills and build a long-term career in the meat industry.

About the Position

The Skilled Meat Worker is a hands-on production role at the centre of the company's day-to-day processing operations, responsible for slaughtering, boning, slicing and trimming duties and for preparing product that meets exact customer specifications. The position calls for genuine knife skills, sound judgement about product quality and yield, and the physical stamina to maintain accuracy and pace across a full shift in a chilled processing environment. Because every carcass passing through the facility is handled by this role, the Skilled Meat Worker directly determines product quality, yield recovery, food safety compliance and the company's ability to meet customer orders on time, making it one of the most important operational positions within Macintyre Pty Ltd.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out slaughtering, dressing and butchering duties in accordance with prescribed work instructions, animal welfare requirements and Australian meat industry safety and quality standards.
• Break down carcasses into primal, sub-primal and portioned cuts using knives, saws and other cutting equipment to meet customer specifications and yield targets.
• Perform boning, slicing, trimming and seaming tasks with precision, minimising product waste and maximising saleable yield.
• Sharpen, maintain and safely handle knives, hooks, saws and associated processing equipment, reporting any faults or damage immediately.
• Inspect meat products throughout processing for defects, contamination, disease indicators or other abnormalities, and report any issues to the supervisor without delay.
• Assist with the packaging, vacuum sealing, weighing, labelling and palletising of finished product in readiness for chilling, storage and dispatch.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, tools and equipment in compliance with HACCP, food safety and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Follow correct product identification, traceability and record-keeping procedures at each stage of processing.
• Monitor consumable and packaging supplies and advise the supervisor when replenishment is required.
• Work cooperatively with team members, supervisors and other departments to maintain production flow, meet daily throughput targets and uphold product quality.
• Participate in ongoing training, toolbox talks and skills development sessions, and apply updated industry standards and work practices on the floor.

Requirements

• Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
• Minimum AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (or an equivalent recognised qualification).
• A minimum of two to three years' demonstrated experience as a butcher, slaughterer, boner or smallgoods producer.
• Prior experience in an abattoir, boning room or comparable meat processing environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated competence and precision in the use of meat processing tools and machinery, including knives, saws and band saws, together with sound knife sharpening skills.
• Sound working knowledge of hygiene, sanitation, HACCP and food safety requirements specific to meat processing, and of workplace health and safety obligations.
• Physical capacity to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects, work in chilled conditions and perform repetitive tasks throughout a full shift.
• Strong attention to detail, with a consistent commitment to product quality, specification accuracy and yield performance.
• Effective communication skills and a proven ability to work productively as part of a production team.
• Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to work rostered shifts as required by production demands.