Working at Fletcher’s for the past four years, Brodie Sebelic–Lodding is committed to working his way up and being proud of the path he is on.

While Brodie was in high school, he began working part-time at Fletcher’s and developed the work into a career.

“It was hard for me to decide what I wanted to do because of my disability so I asked my family for advice,” Brodie told Dubbo Photo News.

Having a history with cleaning at a butcher, Brodie’s family suggested meat processing as an option.

“While I was at school and Fletcher’s, there was a lot going on, but I kept going,” he said.

“Just never give up, keep going, and one day it’ll pay off in the end.”

Brodie said he enjoys the environment at Fletcher’s as people assist each other with work and communication.

Having autism language disorder, Brodie learns best from working with other people.

“I usually ask people about their backstory and why they started working here and how they are going now,” he said.

“We also have foreign workers, so we communicate best through sign language.”

Brodie’s strengths were identified through his work at Fletcher’s which enabled him to develop as a confident employee.

He initially started working in a cold room which replicates a giant freezer and is now a meat processor.

“One day a supervisor asked me if I could help out the workers in the other room, so I did.

“I like helping and teaching other people.”

Brodie strives to continue to do his best and improve his knowledge at Fletcher International Exports.