Feed Hand - Mungindi Feedlot

Andrews Meat; Balonne Shire; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

PPE provided

Long-term career development

Job summary

JBS Australia is seeking a motivated Feed Hand to support daily feeding operations at the Mungindi Feedlot. You will help ensure cattle are fed on time by performing vehicle checks, batching and delivering rations, and handling hay within safety guidelines.

This full-time role operates on a 10 days on / 4 days off roster, with entry-level pay starting at $29.50 per hour. Training, PPE and uniforms are provided, with long‑term career development in a global organisation.

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Qualifications

• Experience operating trucks and machinery.
• Ability to work unsupervised and in a team.
• Proven experience in a similar environment.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask.
• Basic computer skills.
• Sound knowledge of safe work practices.
• Willingness to work 10 days on/4 days off roster.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily feeding operations and vehicle checks.
• Batch and deliver feed rations.
• Process and receive hay.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Perform duties as assigned by Supervisor or Leading Hand.

Skills

Truck operation

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Multitasking

Basic computer skills

Safety awareness

Roster adherence

Tools

Front end loader

Job description

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Date Posted: 15 Sept 2026

About the Role

The JBS Mungindi Feedlot team is looking for a motivated Feed Hand to play an essential role in the daily feeding operations of the feedlot. You will help ensure cattle are fed on time by undertaking vehicle checks, batching and delivering feed rations, processing and receiving hay, and adhering to company policies and procedures. Additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or Leading Hand as required.

• Full-time position
• Working on a 10 days on / 4 days off roster
• Entry level rate starting at $29.50 per hour

About You

• Experience in operating trucks, front end loaders and other machinery advantageous
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as within a team environment
• Proven experience working in a similar environment
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Basic computer skills
• Good work ethic and a willingness to share information and skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of safe work practices
• Ability to work in accordance with a 10 days on 4 days off roster

Why Join JBS?

• All uniforms and PPE provided
• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products ordered through our site team
• Long-term career development opportunities with a global organisation
• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations
• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands, including R.M. Williams, Ariat and R.B. Sellars
• Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance
• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire
• Access to exclusive CommBank banking offers
• 15% off Dell Technologies products
• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline
• Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)
• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program
• $50 off when you shop at Specsavers through the JBS Corporate Club
• 10% off eligible Telstra mobile plans

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is Australia’s largest and most respected lotfeeder. With a capacity of 150,000+ cattle across 6 feedlots spanning more than 10,000 hectares, we are the leaders in both grain and grass-fed beef. Strategically located on the Queensland and NSW border, 132km west of Goondiwindi. the JBS Mungindi Feedlot is in a prime grain, cotton and livestock production area. With a capacity of 22,000+ head and employing approximately 20 team members, the feedlot feeds all breeds of cattle including Bos indicus, British and European as well program specific breeds. The Mungindi team live locally in the small rural community minded townships of Mungindi and Talwood, and are responsible for all feedlot operations.

For further information, please contact Thomas Keaveny (Operations Supervisor) on 0477 234 400.

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