About the Business
MEATS R US PTY LTD T/A Big Meats Queensland is a family-owned meat processing and retail business based in the North Burnett region of Queensland, specialising in high-quality, locally sourced beef, lamb, pork and smallgoods. Operating from modern facilities, the company supplies premium cuts, house-made sausages, value-added products and custom orders to butchers, retailers and the local community, with a strong reputation for freshness, ethical animal welfare practices and sustainable sourcing directly from Queensland farmers. Guided by values of integrity, quality and community support, Big Meats fosters a collaborative, safety-focused workplace culture where team members take pride in delivering exceptional products while maintaining the highest standards of hygiene and professionalism in a dynamic regional environment.
About the Position
The Skilled Meat Worker plays a vital role in ensuring MEATS R US PTY LTD T/A Big Meats Queensland continues to deliver superior-quality meat products to its customers. This full-time position involves hands-on processing, cutting and preparation of a variety of meats to exacting customer and business specifications, contributing directly to the company's reputation for excellence, product consistency and food safety compliance within a fast-paced production and retail setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Cutting, trimming, boning and preparing a range of meat cuts to customer specifications and business standards.
* Producing high-quality house-made sausages, smallgoods and value-added meat products using traditional and modern techniques.
* Operating and safely maintaining meat processing equipment, including saws, grinders and packaging machinery.
* Maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and workplace health and safety regulations at all times.
* Assisting with inventory management, stock rotation and ensuring product freshness.
* Providing professional customer service for custom orders and retail interactions where required.
* Working collaboratively as part of a team to meet daily production targets while upholding quality and efficiency.
Requirements
* Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.
* Required qualifications: AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (or equivalent).
* Required experience: Minimum 2 years in a skilled meat worker role within a butcher shop, meat processing facility or similar environment.
* Required technical and interpersonal skills: Proficiency in meat cutting, trimming, boning and smallgoods production techniques; sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (including HACCP principles); ability to operate meat processing machinery safely and efficiently; strong attention to detail and precision in all tasks; effective communication and teamwork skills; and the physical stamina required for standing for extended periods and manual handling in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment.
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