Hide Skin Classer/Grader

About the business

Loris H Hassall Trading Pty Ltd is an established hide processing business located in Forbes NSW, specialising in the preserving, processing, grading and preparing of bovine hides for the leather industry.

We are currently seeking 40 reliable and motivated individuals to join our production team as Hide & Skin classer/Graders.

These are permanent full-time positions offering ongoing employment at our Forbes, NSW facility, with immediate commencement available.

Previous experience is not required, and training will be provided to successful applicants.

About the Role

Successful applicants will be involved in the inspection, grading, sorting, handling and preparation of bovine hides for further processing, storage and dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect and test green skins or hides, for size, cleanliness, colour, markings and quality, and sort into lots for fellmongering, drying, salting or tanning

Inspect and sort dried or salted skins for baling or tanning

Inspect hides or tanned skins for thickness, size and quality and sorts into lots for further tanning or despatch

Direct assistants in artificial drying, stacking, folding and baling

Direct assistants in the collection and laying out of hides, skins or leathers

Records information such as quantity and quality of hides

May need the capacity to be able to do external training to operate a forklift.

About You

We are looking for reliable and motivated individuals who:

Are willing to learn and undertake workplace training.

Can perform the inherent physical requirements of a manual production role, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.

Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Have a positive attitude towards workplace safety and following instructions.

Are available to work Monday to Friday, with additional overtime opportunities when required.

Are willing to undertake a pre-employment functional assessment and drug and alcohol testing.

Meet Q fever vaccination requirements or are willing to undertake the required vaccination process.

No previous hide processing experience is necessary.

Hours of Work

Full-time employment, with 38 ordinary hours per week.

Monday to Friday, with start and finish times varying according to operational requirements.

Some shifts may involve longer working days, with overtime paid where applicable.

Optional Saturday overtime may be available depending on production requirements.

What We Offer:

Full-time employment with an established regional business.

Above-award remuneration, subject to the applicable classification.

Superannuation and applicable leave entitlements.

Opportunities for additional paid overtime.

Workplace induction, training and ongoing support.

Potential opportunities for further training, including forklift operation.

Employer-funded external training where required for the role.

Opportunity to earn additional monthly attendance, productivity and performance bonus.

Any external training requirements will be paid for by Hassall Trading Pty Ltd.

How to apply:

Applicants are welcome from individuals interested in permanent full-time ongoing employment.

Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

To be considered, please submit your application, including your resume and relevant employment information.

Suitable applicants may be contacted to discuss the role, availability and pre-employment requirements.