Beef Boner

**Who we are**

Pacific Meat Sales is a family-owned business operating for over 30 years. Specialising in high-quality meat sales to a domestic and export market. Our focus is on Pork, Beef, and Veal, which are supplied through 5 different brands.

We are recruiting multiple Meat Boners for our Pork & Beef Rooms at our Thomastown Meat Processing and Packing facility. We are looking for experienced meat boners proficient at removing cuts from carcass sides & quarters, using specified cutting lines whilst retaining maximum yield to add to our team for our beef and pork boning facility in Thomastown, VIC.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Deboning Meat**: Skillfully remove bones from various types of meat cuts, including beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, using knives and other cutting tools.
- **Trimming and Cutting**: Trim excess fat, sinew, and other unwanted parts from meat cuts to meet quality standards.
- **Equipment Use and Maintenance**: Properly use and maintain all deboning tools and equipment, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition.
- **Quality Control**: Inspect meat cuts for quality, ensuring there is mínimal waste and that meat is prepared according to specifications.
- **Safety and Hygiene**: Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines to maintain a clean and safe working environment. This includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and regularly sanitizing work areas.
- **Record Keeping**: Maintain accurate records of work performed, including quantities and types of meat processed.
- **Team Collaboration**: Work effectively with other team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations and timely completion of tasks.

**Qualifications**:
**Experience**:

- Previous experience in meat processing, butchery, or a related field is preferred.
- Proficiency in using deboning knives and other cutting tools.
- Strong attention to detail to ensure precise cuts and mínimal waste.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Previous experience as either a Boner or Butcher is desired;
- Knife skills
- Trim meat from bones
- Experience within a processing environment (bench boning or rail boning) is highly desired;
- Ability to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug & alcohol testing;
- Ability to maintain the pace of production
- Physically fit with the ability to work within a highly proactive and successful team.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene
- Ability to work in a team or autonomously.
- Understanding of meat cuts, deboning techniques, and food safety regulations.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Capability to perform repetitive motions and lift heavy objects
- Comfortable working in cold environments typically found in meat processing areas.

**Working Conditions**:

- **Environment**: Work is performed in refrigerated areas with temperatures typically between 5°C to 8°C.
- **Hours**: Full-time positions available, with early morning shifts.
- **Safety Gear**: PPE such as mesh gloves, mesh aprons, and safety glasses are required to be worn at all times.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive pay.
- Training and advancement opportunities within the company.

**Application Process**:
If this sounds like you and you hold the required experiences and skills, please **APPLY NOW**

Pay: From $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 38 per week

Shift:

- 8 hour shift

Work Days:

- Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have as a Beef Boner?
- Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
- Do you have commercial meat boning experience?

**Experience**:

- Beef Boning: 2 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person