Are you an experienced and skilled meat worker looking for a rewarding full‑time role? Meatco Australia, a leading provider of premium meat products, is seeking a Skilled Meat Worker to join their team in Mildura, Victoria. In this position, you will play a crucial role in the production and processing of high‑quality meat products, using your expertise to ensure the company's exacting standards are met.
What you’ll be doing
- Uses restraining and stunning equipment to immobilise livestock and carry out the kill.
- Severs the jugular veins of stunned animals to bleed them and aid dressing.
- Removes hides and internal organs to prepare carcasses for further processing.
- Slits open, eviscerates, and trims carcasses; washes, scrapes, and removes blood and other contaminants.
- Operates switching controls to move carcasses and meat cuts from supply rails to boning tables.
- Cuts meat to separate meat, fat, and connective tissue from around bones.
- Breaks sides and quarters into standard cuts (e.g., rumps, flanks, shoulders) and removes internal fat, blood clots, bruises, and other matter to prepare for packing and sale.
- Trims and removes head meat and detaches animal heads.
- May perform slaughter in accordance with procedures required by religious customs.
What we’re looking for
- Significant experience (at least 2 years) as a skilled meat worker (Slaughter, Boner, Slicer), with a deep understanding of meat processing techniques and quality standards.
- Proficiency in the use of meat processing equipment and a commitment to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and accurately to meet production targets.
- Excellent problem‑solving and critical thinking skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
- A team‑oriented approach and the ability to provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues.
- A commitment to upholding the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
What we offer
- Market-competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Access to state‑of‑the‑art meat processing equipment and facilities
- Flexible work arrangements to support work‑life balance
About us
Meatco Australia is a leading provider of premium meat products, with a reputation for quality, innovation, and excellence. We are a family‑owned business with a proud history spanning over 50 years, and we are dedicated to delivering the best possible products and services to our customers. Join our team and be a part of our continued success!
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