Experienced Boners, Slicer & Slaughtermen

Woodward Foods operates a major beef and lamb processing facility in Swan Hill and supplies customers across Australia and overseas. We are now hiring skilled meat workers for our NSW depot to support growing demand. We are seeking experienced Boners and Slicers who want steady work and a reliable team environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position is based at our NSW depot. You will be working with beef and lamb cuts supplied from our Swan Hill abattoir. The work is hands-on and fast-paced, and we need people who can produce clean, accurate and consistent cuts. Your duties will focus on boning, slicing and preparing product for further processing and dispatch.

Typical duties include:

- prepares carcasses for further processing by removing internal organs and hides;

- operates switching controls to direct and drop carcasses and meat cuts from supply rails to boning tables;

- cuts meat to separate meat, fat and tissue from around bones;

- washes, scrapes and trims foreign material and blood from meat;

- cuts sides and quarters of meat into standard meat cuts, such as rumps, flanks and shoulders, and removes internal fat, blood clots, bruises and other matter to prepare them for packing and marketing;

- operates restrainer and stunning equipment;

- severs jugular veins of stunned animals to drain blood and facilitate dressing;

- trims and removes head meat and severs animal heads;

- slits open, eviscerates and trims animal carcasses;

ABOUT YOU

- Previous experience in the meat industry is essential

- Certificate III in Meat Processing is preferred

- Physically fit and able to perform repetitive and manual tasks

- Good hygiene and attention to detail

- Willing to receive the Q-fever vaccination

- Positive attitude and strong work ethic

- Work rights in Australia are required

- Willing to learn and grow within the team

- Able to work in a fast-paced environment safely and consistently

WHAT WE OFFER

- Competitive wages

- Secure full-time employment and opportunities for permanency

- Training and upskilling on the job

- Stable rosters and multiple shift options

- Career progression for committed workers

- Supportive team environment

- Staff discounts on beef and lamb

- Uniforms and PPE provided

- A drug and alcohol–free workplace

- Immediate start for suitable candidates

HOW TO APPLY

If you are experienced, reliable and looking for long-term work in the meat industry, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your resume. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss next steps.