Who is NH Foods?

An Australian company with a global reach, we are leading the way with the production of our premium and iconic beef brands at our Oakey site, for the world market. Oakey Beef Exports is one of the largest and most modern meat processing plants in Australia. Located 28km west of Toowoomba, the Oakey Beef Exports Plant is part of a global company with a global purpose - to deliver the joy of eating.

What does JOY mean to you?

The joy of achievement – supporting your career development?

The joy of new experiences – the prospect to choose from a range of diverse employment opportunities?

The joy of no limits – manage your work-life balance?

The joy of opportunity –progression internally?

The joy of belonging – connect with your work and community?

At NH Foods we empower our team to take on the most challenging, inspiring, and rewarding work of their lives.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY

Various Labouring & Knifehand Positions, for Fresh Meat Harvesting Department, Boning Room Coldstores & Render Departments

Oakey Beef Exports are currently recruiting Labourers and Knifehands for various positions within our plant. We operate Monday to Friday with occasional opportunity for Saturday work and overtime. These positions will be under our Enterprise Agreement, currently paying between $1,064.73 unskilled to $1,104.35 semi-skilled per week. Some positions also attract penalty rates and overtime.

If you work well in a team environment, are reliable, have a good attitude and have your own reliable transport we are looking for you. Please note, there is no public transport available out to site.

What skill are we looking for?

Ability to deliver quality standard for workmanship required for a premium export food processor.

Ability to work indoors in a production line environment.

Work well in a team environment.

Are reliable and have a good attitude.

Ability to do early morning starts eg Midnight, 3.00am, 5.00am

Ability to work afternoon and night shifts. (Shift allowance applies)

Ability to follow strict company Hygiene and Workplace Safety policies.

Be capable of physical repetitive work.

Be able to follow instructions and comply with company policies and procedures.

Good work ethic and reliability.

What experience are we looking for?

No meat industry experience is required for labouring positions as all training on the job is provided.

Safe knife handling and sharpening skills required for knifehand rolls.

Be willing and able to undertake Q-Fever testing and vaccination.

Ability to comply with WHS, Quality Assurance and Training programs.

Have full working rights for Australia.

Fit for physical repetitive work.

Forklift licence would be an advantage.

Upskilling and traineeships in meat processing are available.

Positions are full time Monday to Friday day shifts 38.00-hour weeks & some overtime maybe required. Own reliable transport is essential as no public transport is available.

Work uniforms are supplied and laundered, boots and personal protective equipment also supplied and discounted meat products are available.

Candidates are required to take part in Basic Physical and Drug and Alcohol Testing

Come for a career but stay for the lifestyle of living and working in a family friendly town that offers a real county experience and genuine hospitality.

Why wait – apply now!

Apply online. Or send your resume to [email protected]

Help our team bring the joy of eating to millions across the globe.