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Machine Operators

11/17/2025

The role involves general food processing duties, including packaging goods and operating production machinery. Candidates will also be responsible for repetitive lifting and manual handling in a cold room environment.

Working Hours

38 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

JBS Australia is Australia’s largest and most respected meat and food processing company. The company has a strong portfolio of leading beef, lamb, pork, and value-added branded products. JBS Australia is part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world and the second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The Australian operation came under JBS ownership in 2007. In Australia, JBS owns some of the largest and most technologically advanced production facilities in strategic locations for access to livestock. JBS owns and operates 10 processing facilities and six feedlots across Australia, as well as Australia’s largest smallgoods manufacturer Primo Foods, and Andrews Meat Industries, a high-value meat cutting and case-ready production facility. JBS Australia also owns and operates a wholesale division, D.R. Johnston; an international meat and by-products trading business, Swift & Company Trade Group; and are the majority shareholder in the leading automation technology company, Scott Technology. Today, JBS Australia exports to more than 50 countries, while also maintaining a significant market share in the domestic beef and lamb market.

About the Role

Looking for More Variety in Your Work Week? Join the Team at Primo Foods!
📍 Wacol, QLD | 🕒 9.5-Hour Rotating Roster | 📆 4-Day Work Week

Are you seeking a better work-life balance, full-time hours, and the chance to grow within a nationally recognised company? Primo Foods, Australia’s leading producer of ham, bacon and smallgoods, is hiring!

We are currently looking for motivated individuals to join our team in a variety of roles:

Machine Operators
Quality Checkers
Tally Clerks
Dispatch Operators
Leading Hands

🔧 Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

General food processing duties
Packaging of goods
Operating production machinery
Repetitive lifting and manual handling
Working in a cold room environment
Handling and processing pork products

🙋 About You:

Available to work 9.5-hour days, 4 days per week on a rotating roster, Monday-Friday
Previous experience in manufacturing or food processing preferred
Comfortable working with raw meat (pork)
Strong attention to detail
Able to pass a pre-employment medical

🌟 Why Work for Primo?

Work-life balance with a lifestyle roster
Full-time, permanent positions
Enjoy discounts on quality meat products at the Primo Butcher
All PPE and uniforms provided
On-the-job training with career progression opportunities
A supportive team environment with real pathways for development
Be part of a company that values its people and community

Ready to make a move?
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and enjoy more variety in your week, apply now and become part of the Primo family.

Key Skills

Food ProcessingPackagingOperating MachineryManual HandlingAttention to Detail