At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform basic tasks and operate equipment in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join JBS Australia, the largest meat producer in the country.
- Benefits: Earn $27.93/hour, enjoy discounted meat products and health insurance perks.
- Other info: Immediate start available with a 4-day weekend every five weeks.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with great growth opportunities and a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Reliability, teamwork skills, and willingness to undergo Q Fever Vaccination.
The predicted salary is between 27 - 28 $ per hour.
About Us
JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon. JBS Australia is part of the global JBS business, the largest animal protein business in the world, and the second largest food company, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Located in Stuart approximately 12 kilometres south of Townsville, the unofficial capital of North Queensland, the JBS Townsville processing facility produces a range of grass-fed beef products. The plant employs approximately 500 team members with a current processing capacity of 714 head of beef cattle per day, operating a 5-day rotating roster (4-day weekend every five weeks).
About the Role
An exciting opportunity for Labourers exists at our Townsville, QLD facility. We have 100 positions available. These are full-time permanent positions earning $27.93 (Level 7) per hour as an entry level per the JBS Australia Pty Limited – Townsville Enterprise Agreement 2024.
Your key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Perform basic routine tasks and/or operate equipment requiring little or no previous training or experience.
- Exercise minimal discretion in deciding how tasks are to be performed.
- Apply basic hygiene procedures.
- Meet basic quality requirements.
- Indicative tasks include: Whizard Knife Operator, General Labourer, Cryovac Packaging, Beef Pushing, Loading.
5am start daily.
We are a well-established plant with great career opportunities to grow, which can lead to various opportunities to gain skills, training and development.
About you:
- Must be reliable and punctual and adhere to work and health and safety rules and regulations.
- Ability to work in a repetitive and fast-paced, manual handling and labour-intensive environment.
- Willing to undergo Q Fever Vaccination, or have completed Q Fever Vaccination.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Must have full working rights.
Benefits include (but not limited to):
- Heavily discounted meat products.
- Retail discounts with national partners.
- Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private.
What next?
If you’re passionate and want to be a part of the largest meat, pork and salmon producer in Australia, this opportunity may be for you. Applications close 27 October 2026. The positions are for an immediate start at the end of October 2026.
Labourers – Townsville employer: JBS Australia Pty Limited
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