Meat Process Workers

Whales Regional Workforce are looking for 50 Meat Process Workers (general) to work in Cootamundra, NSW. These roles are to commence in October 2026 for an employment period of up to 9 months. Key responsibilities for these positions will include: • Processing meat • Loading meat products into chillers, freezers and trucks • Packing boned and sliced meat into cartons • Cleaning and sanitising equipment and work areas • General labour, as required. Required skills and personal attributes: • This type of work is physically demanding, requiring a good level of general fitness and hygiene (being part of the food industry), the ability to lift heavy objects, stand for long periods of time and carry out repetitive tasks. • Workers must be reliable and motivated, be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team. • Able to work mostly indoors, in various conditions, including controlled temperature environments, ranging from -18 degrees to 25 degrees. • Available for shift work. • Q-Fever immunisation is mandatory. All successful applicants must either be vaccinated or be willing to have the vaccination prior to starting work at the plant. Successful candidates will be employed as fixed term employees in accordance with the Meat Industry Award or the relevant EBA. They will be working 38 hours a week, generally Monday to Friday, and paid an hourly rate. All workers will be provided with extensive on-the-job training, as well all necessary PPE. They must also be able to pass a medical/drug test. To apply for these positions, please carry out the following: • Provide a resume with a cover letter outlining how you meet the above criteria • Please state your right to work in Australia, for example, Australian citizen, resident, or holder of a valid working visa • Provide 2 recent professional referees with contact numbers • Send all of the above in an email to sage.jobapplications@gmail.com Please note: • Applications which fail to address the selection criteria will not be considered • Only successful applicants will be contacted.