Total 6 job vacancies by SWICKER'S KINGAROY BACON FACTORY PTY. LTD.

Who we are
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd is an export meat processing facility, based in the South Burnett Region, QLD 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.
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 join a team – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates. At Swickers we provide:
• Growth and opportunity
• Employee Well-being Benefits including discounts to 400+ retailers.
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.
We currently have 100 vacancies onsite for various meat processing and production roles within the processing plant. This work will commence immediately and is ongoing work for the foreseeable future.
We can offer:
• Opportunities for skilled and unskilled positions;
• Competitive above award wages – $23.4600 per hour for entry level positions ranging up to $32.7863 per hour for skilled positions;
• Superannuation paid at 12%;
• Monday to Friday work with various working hours and shifts available;
• Ability to work varying hours and different rosters;
• Ability to learn and grow within the business and apply for internal promotions.
To be successful in this role you must have a good work ethic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
If you have the necessary skills and experience and feel you would be a great fit to our team, please apply now by emailing employment@swickers.com.au.

Mechanical Fitter

Full time - Permanent
Base salary range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

Who we are
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd 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.

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 process pigs and pork products reliably and efficiently to the highest levels of welfare, quality, and customer satisfaction, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and People. With an exciting project due for completion soon you will be able to work on state-of-the-art international equipment in our new slaughter floor.

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;
• Must be able to work flexible hours, be on call and able to work in a rotating roster;
• Hold relevant trade qualification;
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a growing and interdependent team, working collaboratively with other departments;
• Knowledge of WH&S practices and legislation;
• Class C drivers’ licence.

What we’re looking for
Swickers has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team. As a key member you will have:
• Relevant mechanical/fitter trade or diploma qualification;
• Minimum 5 years maintenance fitting experience;
• 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 on paid on wages (hourly rate) at an average of 48 hours per week. Base salary range $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 plus superannuation per annum.

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

Mechatronics Engineer

Full time - Permanent
Base salary range: $125,000- $140,000 plus superannuation per annum.

Who we are
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd 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:
• Relocation Package
• Staff discounts on a range of products
• Employee Wellbeing Benefits including discounts to 400+ retailers
• Learning and development opportunities

The opportunity
The Mechatronics Engineer is responsible for managing and maintaining the sites process and automation systems which include but not limited to PLC’s, HMI’s, SCADA and VSD’s. The role is also responsible for providing high level technical support and electrical/process knowledge to the maintenance team when and where required and may include design, implementation or training in such systems.

Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Responsible for the programming of all PLC’s on-site including access control and revision.
• Is responsible for overall quality-of-design for automation and process control systems.
• Feasibility studies, estimating, risk management including critical spares and end of life equipment.
• Coaching and mentoring of team members to ensure a cycle of continual improvement throughout site systems.
• Design of electrical and automated control systems including HMI and SCADA systems.
• Calibration of sensors and instruments.
• Selects the appropriate technology for use onsite (PLC, HMI, Drive Instruments, Sensors, Valves, Actuator’s.
• Programming of PLCs and user interfaces.
• Manages instrumentation and automation-related activities.
• Design of electrical control systems in industrial facilities. Plant systems included low to medium voltage power system, cable and raceway design, motor control and switchgear equipment.
• Review and prepare detailed specifications and contract documents for procurement of major electrical controls equipment as well as construction document packages.

What we’re looking for
Swickers has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team. As a key member you will have:
• Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering or related discipline or current QLD electrical licence with 10 + years’ experience in programming.
• Proven programming experience using Allen Bradley systems including Drives, HMI, PLC and SCADA.
• Proven track record illustrating successful leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of successful completion and ownership of design projects valued above $250K
• Practical, applied engineering design experience relating to industrial equipment including machine design, mechanical, fluid power, electrical and automation or mechatronics disciplines.
• Technical writing skills for developing construction work packages.
• This role is on paid on salary. Salary range: $125,000- $140,000 plus superannuation per annum.

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

Mechanical Fitter

Full time - Permanent
Base salary range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00

Who we are
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd 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.

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 process pigs and pork products reliably and efficiently to the highest levels of welfare, quality, and customer satisfaction, with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and People. With an exciting project due for completion soon you will be able to work on state-of-the-art international equipment in our new slaughter floor.

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;
• Must be able to work flexible hours, be on call and able to work in a rotating roster;
• Hold relevant trade qualification;
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a growing and interdependent team, working collaboratively with other departments;
• Knowledge of WH&S practices and legislation;
• Class C drivers’ licence.

What we’re looking for
Swickers has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team. As a key member you will have:
• Relevant mechanical/fitter trade or diploma qualification;
• Minimum 5 years maintenance fitting experience;
• 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 on paid on wages (hourly rate) at an average of 48 hours per week. Base salary range $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 plus superannuation per annum.

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

Who we are
Swicker’s Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd 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. Swicker’s has been in operation in Kingaroy for over 50 years and today employs approximately 750 employees.

As part of the Sunpork Group, Swicker’s is a state-of-the-art processing facility specialising solely in the production of fresh pork and distributing it widely across Australia and internationally. Swicker’s processes 95% of all Queensland’s pork production, including the production of various pork value-add products for consumers worldwide. Swicker’s 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:
• Relocation Package
• Staff discounts on a range of products
• Employee Wellbeing Benefits including discounts to 400+ retailers
• Learning and development opportunities

The opportunity:
Our drive is to continuously improve and increase our sites capacity, efficiencies and preventative maintenance systems and processes. To support these initiatives, we are investing resourcing into our maintenance department, and we are currently seeking a Maintenance Planner (Kill Floor) to join our team.
Reporting to the Site Maintenance Manager, this role is responsible for reducing equipment unplanned downtime and increasing kill floor machine availability and reliability. Main tool of success and structure will be driven through MEX and efficient use of this critical reliability tool.

Main duties will include, but are not limited to:
• Daily equipment inspection and corrective work identification;
• Daily conversation with production staff to identify areas of improvement;
• Planning of corrective work for the kill floor department;
• Attending planning/scheduling/ weekend work meetings;
• Communication with suppliers and contractors;
• Production personnel and Management;
• Obtaining 2-3 quotes on all planned works spare parts;
• Regular review of the critical spare parts for the kill floor;
• Continual review of planned work schedules, execution of job outcomes and MEX tubs;
• Ensure accuracy of Asset Tree in CMMS system MEX;
• Ensure accuracy and detail of PM Plan in MEX to deliver site compliance and asset reliability/uptime.
• Ensure Major Maintenance Activities, legislative/compliance/OEM, are recorded and planned/scheduled via MEX System;
• Liaise with store person on a regular basis each week, to review parts, stock, and MEX.

What we’re looking for
Swicker’s has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team. As a key member you will have:
• Trade qualification – Mechanical Fitting or similar;
• Strong and proven background in Maintenance Planning/Reliability Role > 5 yrs.;
• Exposure/training in MEX system or equivalent system;
• Strong FMCG Background;
• Microsoft Office, Open Office, computer skills essential;
• Strong communication skill;
• In-house or formal planning/scheduling training/qualification.

Salary range: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 p.a. plus superannuation. This role is on paid on Salary at an average of 48 hours per week.
SunPork is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

Who we are
Swickers Kingaroy Bacon Factory Pty Ltd is an export meat processing facility, based in the South Burnett Region, QLD 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.
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 join a team – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates. At Swickers we provide:
• Growth and opportunity
• Employee Well-being Benefits including discounts to 400+ retailers.
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.
We currently have 100 vacancies onsite for various meat processing and production roles within the processing plant. This work will commence immediately and is ongoing work for the foreseeable future.
We can offer:
• Opportunities for skilled and skilled positions;
• Competitive above award wages – $22.6094 per hour for entry level positions ranging up to $29.0250 per hour for skilled positions;
• Superannuation paid at 11.5%;
• Monday to Friday work with various working hours and shifts available.
• Ability to work varying hours and different rosters;
• Ability to learn and grow within the business and apply for internal promotions.
To be successful in this role you must have a good work ethic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
If you have the necessary skills and experience and feel you would be a great fit to our team, please apply now by emailing employment@swickers.com.au.