Head Stockperson
Description:
About Us
JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.
Located 45km north-west of Griffith in southern New South Wales, JBS Australia’s Prime City Feedlot is a 35,000 head capacity feedlot and a major supplier to the JBS Riverina Beef processing facility at Yanco. Employing approximately 35 team members, Prime City Feedlot has a strong reputation for producing premium quality grain-fed beef.
The 6,225 ha of dryland and irrigation farm onsite at Prime City supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.
Why work for JBS?
Starting permanent wage of $34.00 p/h
Certificate III in Feedlot Operations; national recognised qualification for eligible employees Learn on the job, no cost to you!
Attractive Horse Care Allowances
Ongoing supply of feed, farrier services, wormers and Hendra vaccinations
Agistment provided including stables and paddock facilities
Temporary on-site accommodation available for suitable applicants
Uniform and PPE provided
Retail discounts with national partners
Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
Ongoing training and career development opportunities
About the Role
The JBS Prime City Feedlot is currently recruiting for a highly motivated, experienced self-starter to demonstrate their skills and experience as an integral member of our Livestock team.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with overseeing daily livestock handling including pen riding, livestock acclimation, hospital treatments, loading of stock trucks and stock movements
Assisting with overseeing all aspects of cattle induction and dispatch including coordination of drafting/weighing of cattle in accordance with JBS specifications
Completing paperwork including NVD’s, NFAS delivery dockets and weighbridge dockets
Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements
Maintaining compliance with JBS Australia policies, including but not limited to: WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare & Environmental obligations
About You
Proven horsemanship skills
Strong commitment to animal welfare, health & nutrition
Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
Strong written and excellent verbal communication skills, high levels of self-motivation,
strong planning capabilities and initiative
Ability and willingness to learn new skills
Interested? APPLY NOW!
For further information, please contact Tracy Oddy (Livestock Supervisor) .