STAWELL - Drover Lairage

Family owned since 1988, Thomas Foods International (TFI) is one of Australia's largest food businesses. With teams across Australia, the US, Canada, China, Japan & Europe. TFI is an organisation that truly embodies its values-driven philosophy & positive working culture. Now, is the perfect time to join this innovative, growing global business.

Discover an exciting career opportunity at our Stawell meat processing plant, your gateway to the stunning Grampians region. You'll work with a passionate and diverse team that's empowered to achieve big things and deliver at pace.

This is a chance to build a lasting career with a stable company that's investing in its future with significant site expansion and new technology. 

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated Stockperson to join our team, who can handle our livestock in our lairages-stockyards.

We promote a positive working culture within the business and value honesty, reliability & integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Animal Welfare: Oversee the humane receiving, holding, and handling of stock, maintaining adherence to TFI's animal welfare guidelines and completing necessary documentation and checklists.
• Quality Assurance: Support quality compliance through training, monitoring, and corrective action processes, ensuring safe food production.

• Work Health & Safety: Uphold WHS practices and standards, maintaining a safe environment for self and team members.

• Collaboration & Training: Work with the Livestock Manager on stock counts and coordinate team training on animal handling and welfare protocols.

• Continuous Improvement: Encourage adherence to TFI’s “Learn-Commit-Do-Review” philosophy, driving quality and safety excellence.

• Documentation & Compliance: Verify and process National Vendor Declarations (NVD), ensure Post Sale Summaries align with purchase data, and maintain accurate records in MeatPro and Daisy systems.

• Operational Support: Assist in updating livestock records, validating data, and ensuring all animals meet the standards for slaughter.

• Communication: Liaise with various departments, including QA, Head Office, and veterinary staff, to ensure accurate reporting and stock management.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Desirable: Experience in meat or food processing, stock management skills, AUS-MEAT Sheep Meat specification level 2 certification, preferred for specific operational areas and, and working stock dogs.
• Work Rights: Must hold a valid, granted visa with full working rights in Australia. Please note: Thomas Foods International does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Key Competencies:

• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work constructively with supervisors, QA Officers, and team members.

• Sound computer literacy and IT skills for efficient documentation and reporting.

Why Join Us?

• Contribute to high industry standards in livestock welfare and quality assurance.
• Be part of a supportive, dynamic team in a growing company.

• Opportunity for career growth and skill enhancement within a leading food production company.

Apply today to be part of this exciting opportunity!

Your next exciting career move awaits in Stawell! Here, you'll find the perfect blend of a fulfilling career and a relaxed country lifestyle with modern conveniences. It's a place where you can enjoy nature, raise a family, and establish a meaningful career. If this sounds like the perfect fit, we'd love to hear from you. Contact our supportive recruitment team at ••••@thomasfoods.comfor further details.

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment medical and Q fever vaccination.