Butcher/Smallgoods Maker, Full-time position
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Butcher/Smallgoods Maker ICBM SERVICES PTY LTD is looking for an experienced Butcher/Smallgoods Maker for our meat industry operations (Slaughterhouse, Meat factory, Meat Wholesaler, butcher, etc.) across NSW, WA in Australia. On a full‑time basis, you will be part of a multidisciplinary and well‑supported team.
Title: Butcher/Smallgoods Maker, Full-time position. Salary: A$ 80,000.00 to 95,000.00 plus super. Work Location: In person.
We are looking for applicants who demonstrate the following: Certificate III in Meat Processing or over 2‑3 years of relevant work experience; Processing Beef, Lamb and Pork on a daily basis. Should have a Food Handler's certificate.
1. Carcass Handling and Preparation
Operate switching controls or overhead rails/supply lines to direct carcasses or sides to boning stations. Receive carcasses trimmed by the abattoir, inspect for defects or foreign material. Remove bones, fat, connective tissue, sinew, blood clots, bruises, and other unwanted elements. Trim, wash, scrape, or clean meat surfaces (blood, debris, foreign matter).
2. Cutting, Boning, and Slicing
Break down sides, quarters or primal cuts into standard cuts (e.g., loin, rump, flank, shoulder, etc.). Undertake boning operations: separate meat from bone while minimising waste. Slice meat to specification (e.g. value cuts, uniform thickness) using hand or mechanical slicers. Prepare specialty cuts or custom orders as per customer specification.
3. Processing, Grading and Quality Control
Grade meat cuts per company standards (fat level, marbling, colour) to meet quality specifications. Ensure weight, trim, packaging, and labelling conform to customer and regulatory requirements. Inspect quality during processing and report defects or deviations.
4. Packaging and Dispatch Preparation
Pack, vacuum‑seal, or wrap cuts in accordance with food safety / hygiene guidelines. Label and tag packages appropriately, maintaining traceability standards. Stage finished products for cold storage or dispatch.
5. Hygiene, Cleaning and Sanitation
Clean and sanitise equipment, benches, tools, slicers, saws and work surfaces daily. Adhere to food safety and HACCP protocols, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Dispose of waste, offal, trim, and by‑products as per company policy and regulatory guidelines.
6. Occupational Health & Safety and Compliance
Follow all workplace safety procedures and guidelines (knife safety, machinery guarding, cold‑room practice, etc.). Report hazards, near misses, and accidents in a timely manner. Participate in routine safety meetings and training sessions.
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