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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 800 employees.

As part of the Sunpork Group, Swickers is a state-of-the-art processing facility specialising solely in the production of fresh pork and distributing it widely across Australia and internationally. Swickers processes 95% of all Queensland’s pork production, including the production of various pork value-add products for consumers worldwide. Swickers is the largest Australian owned pork processor and continues to be a market leader in pork production.

What we offer

By joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing family – passionate about providing the best quality. At SunPork we provide:

• Staff discounts on a range of products
• Employee Wellbeing Benefits including discounts to 400+ retailers 
• Learning and development opportunities
• Lifestyle roster 4/5 rotating
• Weekend shift allowance

The opportunity 

As a member of the Maintenance team your role will work very closely with the production departments on the facility.  Our business aims to reliably and efficiently process pigs and pork products to the highest levels of welfare, quality and customer satisfaction, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and People.

Main duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to act with urgency when machinery fault or breakdown occurs
• Work in a methodical manner to ensure production runs smoothly using good observation and problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to identify and solve root causes to prevent further re-occurrences
• Complete any preventative maintenance tasks given in a timely manner and to a high standard.
• Ensure clear handover of work performed between the maintenance team and production teams so that all safety and food quality standards are well managed.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a growing and interdependent team, working collaboratively with other departments
• Knowledge of WH&S practices and legislation

What we’re looking for

Swickers has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team. As a key member you will have: 

• Trade or degree qualifications
• Class C (unrestricted) drivers licence
• Must be able work shift work and 12-hour rosters. In addition, there may also be occasions where after-hours work is required to repair breakdowns.
• This role is paid on wages (hourly rate) at an average of 48 hours per week.  Salary range, circa $108,000 - $113,000 plus superannuation per annum.

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.