AddressThis position involves but not limited to:
- Organize department personnel and collect kill schedules.
- Conduct prestart checks and organize chiller unloading based on kill schedules.
- Calculate and verify refrigeration index (RI) and surface temperatures before unloading carcasses.
- Perform pH and temperature measurements using probes and record data accurately.
- Grade carcasses in accordance with AusMeat and MSA Standards, ensuring accurate data entry and ticketing.
- Report abnormalities and equipment failures to supervisors or maintenance personnel.
- Maintain records and conduct data logger procedures as required.
Ideally, preferred candidates will demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a similar role within the meat processing industry is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and proficiency in using grading equipment and data logging tools.
- Ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting, bending, and operating machinery. Must be comfortable working in a cold environment.
- Relevant training or certifications in meat grading and food safety are advantageous.
About you:
As part of our team, you'll work 38 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with the opportunity for additional Saturday overtime. We are currently seeking a dedicated Grader to join our team in the Chiller Department.The nature of this role demands a self-motivated, decisive person with a “can do” attitude, as is a history of excellent reliability, attendance, and timekeeping at work. We take pride in delivering quality workmanship that meets our customer specifications, so a commitment to this is essential.
Safety is our top priority, so you must be dedicated to working safely in line with policies, procedures, PPE, and work instructions. We value teamwork and adaptability, as well as a willingness to learn and take on additional responsibility, processes, and tasks. The ability to work within a cold storage environment and with raw meat products is required. Flexibility and a willingness to work overtime when required are also important.
To ensure you can safely fulfill the physical requirements of the role, you will need to participate in a functional capacity assessment, including drug and alcohol testing. Additionally, a skills assessment will be conducted.
About us
Operating 51 weeks per year, ACC offers competitive above industry wages, long term job stability & security, loads of variety and opportunities for progression along with:
- A minimum rate of $70,000.00 base salary plus superannuation
- Opportunities for regular overtime
- Modern, state of the art meat processing facility and technology
- Onsite physio
- Training and ongoing development opportunities
- Free onsite car parking
We're proud industry leaders and being 100% Australian owned, we are the world’s largest, family owned and vertically integrated, beef supply chain. Our commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence is shared by our dedicated team of over 1300 employees across 4 million acres of cattle breeding, backgrounding, farming and lot feeding operations across Queensland, carrying up to 250,000 head of cattle. Click here to watch our corporate video. Together we work to process up to 350,000 head of cattle per year, supplying our customers with the highest quality beef products. You’ll enjoy variety and challenge in meeting various customer requirements and specifications with a range of cattle types and sizes.
If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career in the meat processing industry, apply now!
Posting Date – 22/05/2024
Closing Date – 22/06/2024
