Oakey Beef Exports, part of the NH Foods Group, is one of Australia's largest and longest operating beef processing plants! Offering stable, full-time employment and long-term career pathways here in Oakey, we are currently seeking local candidates with knife skills to join our Knifehand team!
Becoming a Knifehand at Oakey Beef Exports is an opportunity to upskill and create a long-term pathway, with over 50+ different trimming and Knifehand roles in one department alone. This Knifehand position offers:
Full-time, permanent employment in Oakey
Monday to Friday shifts, with five (5) Saturday's each year
5:30AM - 1:36PM working hours (+1hr OT when required)
Full on the job training including a Certificate in Meat Processing
Working as a Knifehand is fast-paced and can be physically demanding. Having the motivation to learn will be an asset in your success. Previous experience using a knife will be extremely advantageous! Some areas of experience that would be beneficial include:
Butcher experience
Knife sharpening experience




Meat/Seafood/Poultry processing experience
While we are currently seeking candidates with existing knife skills, we also offer entry-level roles where training can be provided for those will the motivation to learn!
Since ****, when Oakey Beef was acquired by NH Foods, we have become a leader in the meat processing industry. This means we offer consistency, stability and security for locals in our region with:
Early starts and early finishes, no nights
Secure, full time employment with a local leader
Full training provided by our internal training department
Staff discounts, staff BBQ's and free EAP service
NH Foods and Oakey Beef Exports is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not have capacity to sponsor overseas workers with this position.
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📌 Knifehands & Knife Skilled Workers (Queensland)
🏢 NH Foods
📍 Queensland