Feedlot Staff

Staff 360; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Staff 360 is seeking two General Feedlot Labourers and Machinery Operators for a large-scale cattle feedlot near Moree, NSW. The roles involve feeding, tractor and loader operation, mill work, and bunk management, with exposure to pen riding, processing, mustering, fencing, and welding.

The casual positions offer a 10-days-on/4-days-off roster, with onsite accommodation and meals provided. Candidates should have experience in feedlots or livestock roles and be comfortable working both

Qualifications

• Experience in similar feedlot or livestock roles is highly 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.
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team.
• Willingness to take on varied duties across the feedlot.
• Ability to follow feeding protocols and assist with record-keeping.

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.

Job description

2 x Cattle Feedlot Allrounders
Moree, NSW
Onsite Accommodation & Meals
Our client operates a large-scale cattle feedlot near Moree in northern NSW, alongside grazing, dryland, and irrigated cropping operations.
They are currently seeking two General Feedlot Labourers andMachinery Operators. While the primary focus will be on feeding (tractor and loader operation, mill work, and bunk management), this is a varied and hands-on role that offers exposure to other aspects of the feedlot including pen riding, processing, mustering, fencing, and welding.

Key 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

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in similar feedlot or livestock roles is highly 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
• Comfortable working both independently and in a team
• Willingness to take on varied duties across the feedlot
• Ability to follow feeding protocols and assist with record-keeping

Position Details:

• Casualpositions, working a 10-days-on / 4-days-off roster
• Hourly rate: From $33+ per hour, depending on experience
• Accommodation and mealsprovided onsite (single-person quarters)