Skilled Meat Worker

Zeolla Solutions; Inglewood; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Macintyre Pty Ltd in Inglewood, Queensland, is seeking a Skilled Meat Worker for a hands-on production role responsible for slaughtering, boning, slicing and trimming to meet exact customer specifications.

The position is permanent, full-time, offering a stable regional career path within a respected meat processing operation that emphasises food safety, hygiene and teamwork.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing or equivalent.
• 2–3 years' experience as a butcher, slaughterer, boner or smallgoods producer.
• Experience in an abattoir, boning room or comparable meat processing environment preferred.
• Competence with knives, saws, band saws; sharp knife skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP, hygiene and food safety in meat processing.
• Ability to stand for long periods, liftHeavy objects and work in cold conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out slaughtering, dressing and butchering duties per instructions and safety standards.
• Break down carcasses into primal and portioned cuts to meet specifications and yield targets.
• Perform boning, slicing, trimming and seaming with precision to maximise yield.
• Maintain and safely handle processing equipment and report faults.
• Inspect meat products for defects and report issues to the supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Reliability

Communication

Education

AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (or equivalent)

Tools

Meat processing tools

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

Position: Skilled Meat Worker Type: Full-time Employer: Macintyre Pty Ltd

Location: Inglewood QLD 4387 Salary: $90,000 p/a

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. 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.

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.