Co-Products Labourer (Rendering)

About the role

JBS Townsville is recruiting several Co-Products Labourers (By-Products) for a full-time position. You will use rendering equipment to process animal by-product materials into tallow, grease, blood meal and high-protein bone meal. Rendering dries the material and separates fat from bone and protein, turning waste animal tissue into stable, usable products.

Key responsibilities

• Operate the tallow processing plant
• Operate the continuous cooker
• Operate the press
• Produce rendered products in a hygienic manner
• Assist in the By-Products plant in processing meat and bone meal, tallow and gall

Required profile

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Fitness for physical work
• Reliable, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Q fever vaccinated or willing to be vaccinated
• Full working rights in Australia
• Availability to work rotating shifts, Monday to Friday, up to 24 hours coverage
• Experience in the red meat industry is advantageous

What we offer

• Attractive hourly rate plus shift penalty rates on night shift
• Discounted premium JBS meat products through the onsite butcher shop
• Long-term technical training and career development with a global organisation
• Team-building events such as BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Discounted corporate and casual apparel from brands such as R.M. Williams and Ariat
• Corporate discounts with insurance providers and other partners