Rendering Machinery Operator - Casual

The opportunity

We are seeking people who share our commitment to quality, safety and customer service, and are looking for a focused and friendly working environment. This is a casual role across multiple shifts over a 24 hour period.

Reporting to the Process Improvement Manager, the Rendering Machinery Operators are responsible for ensuring the Keratin and Blood Meal Production room is maintained in a Safe, Hygienic and efficient manner complying with all Domestic, Export and Company Standards in relation to the production in this room. This role may be best suited for a mechanically minded person however this is not essential.

Key Duties of this role

• Preoperational start up checks including valves for Steam, Water and temperature verifications.
• Inspection of equipment throughout production ensuring all requirements are adhered to.
• Maintain production room and lines in an efficient manner.
• Monitoring Quality requirements during production and recording documentation.
• Maintaining hygienic practices in the production room and completing Cleans/CIP at end of production.
• Report any issues to relevant departments Safety, Quality, Production and Maintenance

Who we are

Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory is an export meat processing facility, based in the South Burnett Region and is ideally located just 2 - 3 hours’ drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast. Swickers has been in operation in Kingaroy for over 50 years and today employs approximately 900 employees.

SunPork Group is Australia’s leading farmer-owned and operated pork producer, committed to delivering the highest quality fresh Australian pork to market. With over 1,500 employees across 52 locations in Australia and New Zealand, we take pride in being a trusted name in the industry.

We’re passionate about what we do through our commitment to growth, to our people and to the responsible and ethical care of our animals—ensuring their wellbeing and health and comfort is at the heart of everything we do.

In joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing business – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates – from farm to plate.

SunPork is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Key Requirements to be considered for the roles include:

• Mechanically Minded for operating processing equipment (Fitter experience will be advantageous)
• Forklift Ticket – Not required but be willing to obtain ticket
• Experience in the rendering or food production industry.
• Attendance & Commitment to the business
• Demonstration of Safe and Hygienic work practices
• Ability to work autonomously