Jobs
Current Vacancies
Process Workers
Skilled process workers for the slaughter floor and meat boning room, knife hands, packing staff, cleaners, stock hands and general labour.
Repairs and Maintenance
Tradesmen & Maintenance Technicians for maintaining and repairing equipment, machinery and infrastructure critical to the smooth operation of the plant.
Unskilled Employees and Trainees
No prior experience needed as full training and support will be provided to help you grow in a rewarding role in the meat industry.
Experienced Meat Industry Supervisors and Managers
Experienced Meat Industry leaders to manage and lead teams and ensure efficient operations in a dynamic production environment.
Leadership and Supervisory Cadetships
Develop skills needed to lead and manage teams in a dynamic operational setting. Gain hands-on experience, mentorship and a pathway to a career in the meat industry.
Working with WAMMCO
All our new employees are engaged on a permanent employment basis, and will commence accruing all entitlements – annual, personal/carers and long service leave – immediately upon commencing employment.
The operational hours/hours of work for the main sections of our processing plant are:
Boning Room – Monday to Thursday 6:30 am to 3:40 pm and 6:00 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays.
Slaughter floor – Monday to Thursday 6:00 am to 3:10 pm and 6:00 am to 12:30 pm on Fridays.
Reasonable additional hours at our Katanning facility consist of 1 hour each weekday together with 12 Saturday mornings each financial year (six (6) hours on each occassion).
Above award wages are offered.
WAMMCO supports responsible union membership and is an equal opportunity employer.
It is our strong commitment at WAMMCO to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees, contractors, visitors and any person legally on our Katanning processing plant site.
Resources will be made available to comply with appropriate statutes, Standards and any other appropriate information that becomes available for the purposes of Occupational Safety and Health.
Safety and Health is a responsibility shared by all persons on the WAMMCO International Katanning plant site.
Acceptance of certain responsibilities is essential to the overall success of this policy.
Management
WAMMCO are dedicated to improving safety at Katanning by constantly enhancing our Safety Management System. Our goal is to meet the highest health and safety standards. We prioritise promoting and emphasising health and safety as an essential part of daily tasks to instill a safety-focused mindset at Katanning. Our protocols are integrated into all processes and practices. We take swift action to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for everyone at Katanning. This includes addressing any potential hazards or risks that may arise.
Employees
It is important for everyone to take responsibility for working in a safe manner. This includes encouraging others to do the same and cooperating with the management of WAMMCO International in implementing and promoting occupational safety and health initiatives. If anyone notices unsafe conditions or actions during the work day, it is their responsibility to report or rectify them. By working together, we can create a safe and healthy workplace for all.
Working in Katanning
Our Processing Plant is located three kilometres north of Katanning’s town site on the Great Southern Highway. We are, proudly, the the largest employer in the region.
Katanning is a significant regional town with medical, dental and other social support networks and essential community infrastructure. The Leisure Centre is a significant recreational hub for the community, providing access to many sporting and community activities. There is also a large range of outdoor recreational sporting activities including cricket, football, pistol shooting, squash, golf, lawn bowls and tennis.
For more information about the Shire of Katanning, please visit their website
Accommodation
Motels, Hotels & Caravan Parks
Sunbeam
Caravan Park
Royal
Exchange Hotel
Units, flats and houses
Units/Flats and houses are also available for rent, with prices ranging from $130- $300 per week. Real Estate agencies who can assist with rental or purchase of accommodation include
Trainee Programs
Trainee Programs
New employees are trained on the job and may also be invited to undertake a certified Meat Industry National Training Course (MINTRAC).
The MINTRAC training and certification program includes both on and off-the-job training coordinated by specialised training providers from the Australian College of Training.
Off-the-job (coursework) training is in the form of a self-paced computer training program covering all aspects of meat processing in a nationally certified/recognised training course and qualification.
For those interested in pursuing a career in the meat industry, each module can transition participants from training and qualification as a meat process worker, all the way through to meat inspection/quality assurance and abattoir management.
Interested in applying?
For more details please contact WAMMCO Katanning by phone on (+61 8) 9821 9000 or email careers@wammco.com.au. Alternatively write to us at WAMMCO International, PO Box 703 Katanning WA 6317.