Process Workers

Andrews Meat; Cobram; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Australia in Cobram, VIC, is hiring Process Workers & Labourers and Render Plant Operators to join the Cobram Food Processing Facility on the banks of the Murray River. The site processes sheep and goats and offers opportunities for growth within a global organisation.

Roles include handling meat products, palletising, trimming, and operating render plant across shifts. Applicants should have reliable transport and be open to vaccination where required; a Boiler Certificate and Forklift

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a repetitive and fast-paced environment
• Be willing to receive a Q fever vaccination
• Be reliable and punctual
• Have access to reliable transport to and from work
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Residing in the local area will be highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Packing or sorting of meat
• Stacking cartons onto pallets
• Trimming products
• Pushing carcases
• Operating Render plant - working across various shifts
• Boiler Certificate and Forklift licence and advantage for these roles

Skills

Packing

Sorting

Teamwork

Forklift licence

Boiler certificate

Render plant operation

Job description

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Process Workers

Date Posted: 20 Oct 2026

JBS Australia’s Southern Division, headquartered in Melbourne, has the largest multi-species processing facility in Australia, processing beef, sheep, and goats. JBS Southern processing facilities have access to all major international markets, providing our livestock suppliers with a range of markets and brand opportunities.

A pleasant 3 hour drive north of Melbourne, our Cobram Food Processing Facility is located on the banks of the Murray River in the picturesque Goulburn Valley. This setting offers a relaxed lifestyle while providing great facilities for team members and their families. The Cobram site specialises in processing sheep and goats and has the ability to handle over 4,000 head per day, operating five days per week. Growing to employ over 390 team members, the Cobram facility offers excellent career opportunities across many aspects of meat processing.

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and mo st respected meat and food processor. The Company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. In our Corporate Office we drive and foster the JBS culture of excellence and believe success is achieved through hard work. JBS can provide you with more than a job, it can provide a long-term rewarding career.

About the Role
We are currently recruiting Team Members - Process Workers & Labourers and Render Plant Operators to join our Cobram Plant team!

The hourly rate for Process and Labourers is$28.14 (Grade 7 - entry level). Render Plant Operators is starting rate is $29.96 (Grade 5) as per the JBS Australia Pty Limited Cobram Enterprise Agreement 2023. This is an excellent opportunity to join our dynamic organisation and enjoy the benefits and satisfaction in contributing to the continued growth and success of our business, with plenty of opportunities for further career development within this global organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Packing or sorting of meat
• Stacking cartons onto pallets
• Trimming products
• Pushing carcases
• Operating Render plant - working across various shifts
• Boiler Certificate and Forklift licence and advantage for these roles

About you

• Ability to work in a repetitive and fast paced environment
• Be willing to receive a QFever vaccination
• Be reliable and punctual
• Have access to reliable transport to and from work
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Residing in the local area will be highly regarded

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Heavily discounted meat products
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities