About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Skilled Meat Worker to join our meat processing team in Ipswich Qld.

The role involves performing skilled slaughtering, carcass dressing, boning, slicing and meat preparation duties within a meat processing facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling and processing livestock and meat products in accordance with established processing procedures, food safety requirements and workplace health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

● Stun and slaughter livestock using appropriate equipment and established procedures.

● Prepare animal carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs, hides and other materials.

● Operate switching controls to direct and transfer carcasses and meat cuts from supply rails to boning tables.

● Perform skilled boning operations by cutting and separating meat, fat and tissue from bones.

● Wash, scrape and trim meat to remove foreign materials, blood and other unwanted substances.

● Cut sides and quarters of meat into standard commercial cuts, including rumps, flanks and shoulders.

● Remove internal fat, blood clots, bruises and other unwanted materials to prepare meat for packing and distribution.

● Operate restraining and stunning equipment safely and effectively during livestock processing.

● Sever the jugular veins of stunned livestock to facilitate bleeding and carcass dressing.





● Trim and remove head meat and sever animal heads as part of the slaughtering and dressing process.

● Slit open, eviscerate and trim animal carcasses in accordance with meat processing procedures.

● Perform livestock slaughtering in accordance with relevant religious customs and prescribed procedures, where required.

● Maintain high standards of hygiene, meat quality, food safety and workplace health and safety throughout processing operations.

Qualifications and Experience

● Relevant qualification in Meat Processing, preferably AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing, or equivalent demonstrated skills.

● Minimum two years of relevant skilled work experience in a meat processing establishment, or an alternative qualifying experience pathway where applicable.

● Practical experience in livestock slaughtering, carcass dressing, boning, slicing or meat preparation.

● Ability to safely operate meat processing equipment, knives and other specialised tools.

● Sound knowledge of meat processing procedures, hygiene standards and food safety requirements.

● Understanding of workplace health and safety procedures in a meat processing environment.

● Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production setting and as part of a team.

Please forward your resume to [email protected]

Pay: $62,000.00 – $72,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Skilled Meat Worker (Ipswich)
🏢 Schulz's Wholesale Meat
📍 Ipswich