Feedlot Staff

Staff 360; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided onsite

Meals provided onsite

Job summary

Staff 360 is recruiting two General Feedlot Labourers and Machinery Operators for a large cattle feedlot near Moree, NSW. The role involves operating tractors, loaders, and feed wagons, plus milling duties and bunks management, with duties across pen riding and mustering as needed.

The position is casual, on a 10-days-on/4-days-off roster, with onsite accommodation and meals provided. Experience in similar livestock roles is highly valued and attention to safety and record-keeping is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in feedlot or livestock roles is desirable for handling cattle and working with equipment.
• Ability to operate tractors, loaders, and feed wagons safely and efficiently.
• Good record-keeping skills for feeding records and stock movements.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors, loaders, water trucks, and other machinery.
• Operate the feed mill and grain processing equipment.
• Mix and deliver feed to cattle and manage bunks daily.
• Maintain cleanliness of bunks, troughs, and pens.
• Draft, weigh, and muster cattle; assist with health checks.

Skills

Cattle handling

Machinery operation

Record-keeping

Attention to detail

Tools

Tractors

Front-end loaders

Feed wagons

Welding equipment

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)

About Staff 360:

With over 25 years of experience, Staff 360 is a trusted recruitment partner to the Australian agricultural industry, supplying skilled and experienced personnel across a range of farming enterprises.