Feedlot Machinery Operator & Cattle Care (Onsite)

Staff 360; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation onsite

Meals provided onsite

Job summary

Two General Feedlot Labourer and Machinery Operator roles are available at a large cattle feedlot near Moree, NSW. The positions involve feeding cattle, operating tractors, loaders, and the feed mill, with diverse duties including mustering, pen work, welding, and routine maintenance.

Casual roster involves 10 days on and 4 days off, with hourly rates starting from 33+ per hour depending on experience, and onsite accommodation and meals provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in feedlot or livestock roles desirable.
• Strong cattle handling skills and calm, patient attitude.
• Skilled in operating tractors, front-end loaders, and feed wagons.
• High attention to detail and observation skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, loaders, water trucks, and other machinery.
• Operate the feed mill and grain processing equipment.
• Mix and deliver feed to cattle.
• Clean and maintain feed bunks, troughs, and pens daily.
• Handle and process cattle including drafting, weighing, and mustering.
• Diagnose and treat sick cattle.
• Perform welding and fencing tasks as required.
• Carry out regular maintenance and cleaning of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock and feeding records.
• Follow all WH&S, QA, Animal Welfare and Environmental standards and protocols.

Skills

Cattle handling

Tractor operation

Loader operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Tractor

Loader

Feed mill

Job description

Two General Feedlot Labourer and Machinery Operator roles are available at a large cattle feedlot near Moree, NSW. The positions involve feeding cattle, operating tractors, loaders, and the feed mill, with diverse duties including mustering, pen work, welding, and routine maintenance.

Casual roster involves 10 days on and 4 days off, with hourly rates starting from 33+ per hour depending on experience, and onsite accommodation and meals provided.