The Business & Location

Carpenter Beef's Joanna Plains Farm, Feedlot & Backgrounding facility is located 1.5 hours north of Perth in Cataby, Western Australia.

Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a new member to join our Team in the position of “Feedlot, Feed Mill & Livestock Hand”

Primary Tasks

All aspects of Animal husbandry including daily animal welfare checks, management of feed bunk and water trough hygiene

Machinery Operation; John Deere 8 series tractors, JCB Telehandlers, JCB Loaders, Supreme Mixing Wagons

Assist with cattle movements across the Feedlot

Preparation of Feedlot Rations and feeding of cattle

Pen walking and pen checks to monitor Cattle health

Assist with commodity receivals

Assist with transfer and milling of grain

Monitoring and maintenance of Feedlot infrastructure including (fencing & critical water systems)

Perform daily pre start and preventative maintenance on Vehicles, Machinery and equipment

Assist with general maintenance

Ideal Candidate

Hold a current Australian driver's license and have your own vehicle

Have a passion for the agriculture industry specifically the cattle sector

Have good time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks efficiently

Be a team player with good communication skills who is punctual, reliable, honest, motivated and has a good attitude

Having Computer literacy skills is ideal

Have the ability to work independently or as part of a Team

Take ownership, accountability and have pride in your work

Having previous experience handling livestock, exposure working with livestock specifically cattle is preferred

Follow all company workplace health and safety requirements and policies

Having machinery operation experience is ideal specifically; Loaders, Telehandlers and John Deere tractors

Being accredited with; Chem-Cert, First Aid training, Low Stress Stock Handling and holding a HR license is ideal but not essential

Have the ability to work alternate rostered weekends

Remuneration

Attractive hourly rate (based on experience) with opportunities to move into a full-time position available

Immediate start is available for the suitable candidate

Accommodation provided - located onsite

Meals Provided daily

Career progression opportunities available

Training opportunities provided

Annual Incentives and bonuses provided

If you have a passion for cattle and the agriculture industry and are looking for a new opportunity to join an amazing team of people, please send through your resume to [email protected] along with references and contactable referees. All applications will be treated with confidence. Immediate start available for the right candidate.