Tutor Small (Lamb) Harvest

Andrews Meat; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Melbourne is seeking a Tutor for the Small Harvest Floor (Lamb Specialist). The role involves designing and delivering training for harvest line positions, conducting competency assessments, and upskilling employees. Strong communication and coaching skills are essential. The position offers retail discounts, discounted staff meat, on-site parking, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Retail discounts with national partners

Discounted staff meat

On-site Parking and canteen

Qualifications

• Confident to coach new employees on various tasks in the production area.
• Ability to communicate effectively with language restrictions.
• Ability to work flexibly and proactively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and document on-the-job training for harvest line positions.
• Manage training life-cycle from induction to skill assessment.
• Conduct formal competency assessments for trainees.
• Upskill and train existing employees.
• Assist in updating Task Descriptions and SOPs.
• Fulfil Administration requirements aligned with business goals.

Skills

Coaching ability

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to assess trainees' performance

Flexibility and proactivity in a team environment

Job description

Tutor Small (Lamb) Harvest

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.

At JBS, we foster a positive and inclusive culture that values diversity and teamwork. We are committed to your professional growth, offering robust career development opportunities within one of the world's most respected organisations.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Tutor/Trainer for the Small Harvest Floor (Lamb Specialist) to join our dynamic team based in our Brooklyn Plant.

The successful applicant for this position is enthusiastic and passionate about educating and communicating with colleagues to teach, upskill and improve their skills, abilities and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and document practical, on-the-job training for all critical harvest line positions (e.g., stunning, sticking, skinning, evisceration, trimming).
• Manage the training life-cycle for new and transitioning employees, from induction through to final skill assessment.
• Conduct formal competency assessments for trainees, providing documentation and reports on performance gaps to the Harvest Floor Supervisor and HR Manager.
• Upskill and train existing employees, including formal induction and skill assessment before placement into new roles.
• Assist in formulating/updating Task Descriptions and SOPs to ensure training materials reflect the most current and best-known processes.
• Fulfil Administration requirements and ensure training is aligned with JBS Pillars to achieve all business goals.

What you’ll bring to the table

• Confident to coach new employees on various tasks in the production area.
• A sound knowledge and coaching ability to ensure new employees know how to sharpen and maintain a knife.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with language restrictions to ensure the transfer of knowledge to all employees is effective and efficient.
• Skills and experience to make sound judgments of trainees’ ability to complete their tasks adequately.
• Manage a task rotation program to ensure trainees are competent at all required tasks before signing off.
• The ability to work flexibly and proactively in a team environment with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Ability to identify potential employees for ongoing up-skilling and refresher training.

What We Offer

• Retail discounts with national partners
• Discounted staff meat
• On-site Parking and canteen

How to Apply

Are you ready to be part of the 3rd largest Food & Beverage company in the world (just behind Nestle & Pepsi!) and have the opportunity to shape the future of our Operations strategy, working closely with leaders across the region?