Location

Yandina QLD 4561

Employment type

Full time, permanent — approximately 38 ordinary hours per week

Remuneration

$75,000 – $85,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, plus compulsory superannuation and any applicable penalty rates, overtime and allowances

Applicable award

Meat Industry Award 2020 [MA000059]

Skills and attributes

- Experience in cutting, trimming, deboning, and preparing meat according to specifications.
- Knowledge of different meat cuts, portioning techniques, and meat preparation methods.
- Ability to operate knives, meat slicers, grinders, and other meat processing equipment safely.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and proper meat storage procedures.
- Ability to inspect meat for quality, freshness, and defects.
- Good attention to detail, manual dexterity, and time management skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Previous experience in a butcher shop, meat processing facility, or food production environment is preferred.

About the role

Responsible for cutting, trimming, deboning, and preparing raw meat, offal, and other animal-based materials for the production of pet food, pet treats, and pet food ingredients. Duties include inspecting meat for quality and defects, removing bones, skin, and excess fat, portioning meat according to specifications, and using appropriate cutting tools and equipment. The role also involves maintaining proper meat handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices, monitoring product quality,



and ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards, as well as packaging, labelling, and storing products in accordance with company procedures.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Cutting, deboning, trimming, portioning and preparing meat products
- Operating meat processing equipment
- Inspecting raw materials for quality
- Preparing meat ingredients for production
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
- Monitoring product quality
- Recording batch and traceability information
- Packaging finished products
- Maintaining processing equipment
- Working safely within a high-volume meat processing environment
- Cleaning and sanitisation of Preparation area and equipment

Qualifications

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
- At least three years relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above

About the employer

The AUZOO Pet Proteins (ABN 88 645 782 403) is an Australian company specialising in premium pet products made from Australian novel proteins. The company sources raw materials from farmers, harvesters, and processors across Australia and manufactures pet treats, pet food, and pet food ingredients. Its products include air-dried treats, meat meals, protein powders, and other animal-based ingredients. As a Butcher, the role involves cutting, trimming, deboning, and preparing meat and animal-based materials according to product specifications, while maintaining high standards of product quality, food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety.

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