Feedlot Staff

Staff 360; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Staff 360 is recruiting for two general feedlot labourer and machinery operator roles near Moree, NSW. The positions are casual with a 10-days-on/4-days-off roster, and offer onsite accommodation and meals.

Primary duties include operating tractors, loaders, and feed wagons, feeding cattle, and maintaining bunks and pens, with exposure to drafting, weighing, and mustering as part of a hands-on feedlot environment.

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 (where applicable).
• 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.
• Carry out welding and fencing tasks as required.
• Perform regular maintenance and cleaning of machinery and equipment.
• Maintain accurate stock and feeding records.
• Follow WH&S, QA, Animal Welfare and Environmental standards and protocols.

Skills

Cattle handling

Tractor operation

Loader operation

Feed wagon operation

Record-keeping

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Front-end loader

Tractors

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)