Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

MIDFIELD MEAT INTERNATIONAL PTY. LTD.; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe work environment

Career progression

Job summary

Union Pastoral Co, part of The Midfield Group, is seeking a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator in Warrnambool, VIC. The role involves assisting with day-to-day farm management, operating milking equipment, recording data, and maintaining animal health and safety standards.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of related experience, be able to pass drug and alcohol testing, and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical. Training and career progression opportunities are available within the group.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, physically fit and able to work as part of a team.
• Understanding personal hygiene, attention to detail and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate milking plant and equipment safely.
• Read and record instrument information (milk vat temps and cow numbers).
• Maintain records for stock and inventory control.
• Ensure OH&S requirements are met and participate in safety training.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate II or III Agriculture

Job description

• Location Cnr Scott St & McMeekin Rd,Warrnambool, VIC, 3280,Australia

Contact information

• Contact Name HR Department
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Union Pastoral Co as part of The Midfield Group is one of Australia's largest 100% family-owned companies, proudly producing top quality dairy products. Based in the Warrnambool, Victoria, we are now looking for a Dairy Cattle Farm Operator to assist with day-to-day farm management.

About you:

• You must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work as part of a team
• You understand the importance of personal hygiene, attention to detail and following procedures
• You have the right to work in Australia (38 hrs per week)
• You have minimum 1 years previous related experience
• Certificate II or III agriculture (or equivalent assessed by relevant authority) would be prefered, but not essential
• You must pass a drug & alcohol test and be willing to undergo a pre-employment medical if required
• You have already had a Q Fever vaccination or are willing to participate in the vaccination process

About the role:

• Assist in controlled breeding experiments to develop improved livestock strains
• Operate milking plant and equipment in a safe manner, undertake multiple functions including reading and recording instrument information e.g., milk vat temperaturesand cow numbers and matching cow ID to calves to produce a quality milk outcome
• Operate a dairy recycling system
• Calf feeding, including tubing colostrum
• Assisting with and/or performing irrigation works
• Inspect livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulae
• Transport, handle and store chemicals; prepare and apply chemicals
• Operate farm and dairy shed-related vehicles, plant and equipment
• Identify and report equipment not operating normally, maintenance of plant and machinery
• Where appropriately qualified, perform maintenance works on sheds, fixtures and fittings, fences and surrounds and install new or replacement equipment or fittings
• Transport stock, feed and equipment, if appropriately licensed
• Maintain records to ensure accurate information for stock and inventory control
• Ensure food safety regulatory requirements are met
• Contribute to and implement Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements
• Operate computer equipment and software packages requiring set-up and basic function operation
• Coordinate the response to emergencies for both occupational health and safety emergencies and animal welfare emergencies
• Participate in enterprise/industry training sessions and workshops as required

What we offer:

• Safe and supportive work environment
• Opportunity for career progression within our global organisation

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 AUD

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Union Pastoral Co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer