Feedlot Feedmill Hands

Drury Farming Company; Miles; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Roster 10 days on/4 days off

Permanent position

Accommodation available

Job summary

Condabri Beef (Drury Farming Company Pty Ltd) is seeking motivated Feedmill Hands to join our expanding team near Miles. You will work daily in the feedlot feedmill and commodity operations, operating tractors and mixer wagons to feed cattle with care for safety and bio-security.

You’ll support production and distribution of sustainable stock feed, with a roster of 10 days on/4 days off, and opportunities to work with a dedicated team in a family-owned agribusiness.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and own transport.
• Willingness to work on a roster (10 days on/4 days off).
• Able to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Elynx Programs – FB3000 experience an advantage.
• Strong focus on safety, animal welfare and bio-security standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive/operate tractors and mixer wagons to load feed and deliver rations.
• Operate front end loaders, telehandlers and tractors with attachments.
• Perform safety and maintenance checks on machinery and report issues.
• Coordinate with management to ensure efficient mill and feeding operations.
• Maintain facility hygiene and quality control in line with standards.
• Daily team communication with Livestock, Maintenance, Office and Logistics.

Skills

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual handling

Basic computer literacy

Elynx FB3000 experience

Tools

Elynx FB3000

Job description

Condabri Beef (Drury Farming Company Pty Ltd) is a family-owned, vertically integrated agribusiness with operations spanning Feedlotting, Backgrounding, Farming and Logistics.

Located just 18 km from Miles and 25 km from Condamine, our operation includes a 35,000-head feedlot, extensive farming and backgrounding operations, a large transport fleet and a wide range of heavy machinery and equipment.

We pride ourselves on running a professional operation while maintaining the values of a family-owned business. Safety, animal welfare, teamwork, innovation and looking after our people are central to how we operate.

The Opportunity

We are seeking motivated Feedmill Handsto join our expanding team. You will work every day in the feedlot feedmill and commodity related operations area.

This role is to support in the production and distribution sustainable stock feed across the feedlot including the operating of tractors and mixer wagons to complete daily feeding of cattle.

You’ll be a proactive and positive member of the Condabri Beef team, who has a passion for cattle, willingness to learn and be part of an expanding family organisation.

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Driving/operating tractors and mixer wagons to load feed, mix and deliver rations to pens as directed.
• Operating front end loaders, telehandlers and tractors with attachments.
• Perform safety and maintenance checks and pre starts on machinery before and after operations and recording and reporting of any issues.
• Coordinate with management to ensure mill and feeding operations are run efficiently to optimise feed intake, maximise production and minimise operating costs.
• Ensure facility hygiene and maintenance programs to maximise efficiency.
• Operating the mill to maintain a high level of quality control in accordance with quality management standards implemented by the company.
• Daily team communication and alignment with Livestock, Maintenance, Office and Logistics.
• General feedlot duties including operating machinery and maintenance.
• Perform other tasks and duties as required from time to time as required by the needs of the business.

What You'll Bring

• Driver’s licence and own transport essential.
• Willingness to work on a roster basis (10 days on / 4 days off).
• Able to work autonomously or as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Elynx Programs – FB3000 experience an advantage.
• Strong focus on safety, animal welfare and bio-security standards.
• Be willing to make on the spot decision making.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Programs.
• Flexibility - able to meet changing requirements.
• Always demonstrate commitment to safe working practices and animal welfare.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recording data.
• Be well mannered and have a good, clean appearance with a positive attitude.
• Physically fit to meet the inherent requirements of the role, including manual handling tasks.

Why Join Condabri Beef?

• 10 days on / 4 days off roster
• Stable, permanent position with a growing family-owned agribusiness
• A workplace where good people, practical ideas and quality workmanship are valued
• Competitive hour rates based on experience and skill level
• Formal qualifications or certificates provided (e.g. animal handling, biosecurity, WHS with ALFA Feedlot TECH)
• Single Person accommodation available for the successful applicant.