Hay Production Operator

Kilcoy Pastoral Co Ltd; Somerset Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time Position

Discounted premium meat

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods is seeking an experienced Hay Production Operator to support daily farm operations alongside the Farm Manager, focusing on hay quality and efficiency. The role requires practical farming experience, tractor operation, and a commitment to safety, environmental compliance and high standards.

This is a full-time position with access to discounted premium meat and other benefits. You will work with management and contractors to meet production targets and maintain equipment,

Qualifications

• Experience in hay production including cutting, raking, tedding and baling.
• Experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and farming machinery to support daily farm operations.
• Cut, rake, tedder and bale hay for sale.
• Assist with all aspects of hay production, from paddock preparation through to harvesting and baling.
• Operate, clean and maintain farm machinery and equipment to ensure it remains safe and in good working order.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager to meet production targets and improve farm profitability.
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, co-workers and management.
• Carry out general farm duties as required.
• Follow all environmental compliance requirements and maintain responsible farming practices.
• Comply with workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures at all times.

Skills

Hay production

Tractor ops

Safety mindset

Independent worker

Job description

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global foods solutions business, renowned for exceptional quality and innovation. Specialising in premium Australian beef, lamb and high-quality protein products, Kilcoy Global Foods products are enjoyed in more than 50 countries.

Are you an experienced farm hand with strong tractor operating skills and a passion for hay production? We are looking for a reliable, hardworking and motivatedHay Production Operator to join our team at Kilcoy. This role is ideal for someone with practical farming experience who takes pride in their work, operates machinery safely and is committed to producing quality hay while maintaining high environmental and workplace safety standards.

What you'll be doing

Working alongside the Farm Manager, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations of our onsite farms, helping maximise productivity, profitability and hay quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tractors and farming machinery to support daily farm operations.
• Cut, rake, tedder and bale hay for sale.
• Assist with all aspects of hay production, from paddock preparation through to harvesting and baling.
• Operate, clean and maintain farm machinery and equipment to ensure it remains safe and in good working order.
• Work closely with the Farm Manager to meet production targets and improve farm profitability.
• Liaise professionally with clients, contractors, co-workers and management.
• Carry out general farm duties as required.
• Follow all environmental compliance requirements and maintain responsible farming practices.
• Comply with workplace health and safety (WHS) procedures at all times.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous practical experience in hay production, including cutting, raking, tedding and baling essential to be successful in this position.
• Demonstrated experience operating tractors and agricultural machinery.
• The ability to work independently, efficiently and under pressure.
• A strong work ethic and a reliable, can-do attitude.
• A friendly, approachable manner and the ability to work effectively with management and co-workers.
• A commitment to workplace safety, environmental compliance and responsible farming practices.
• Flexibility to work additional day or night shifts when required.

BENEFITS

• Full-time Position
• Access to discounted premium meat

This is a long-term career opportunity, working for an enterprise business with our Global HQ on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. We have recorded business growth of 20% year on year with sales in excess of $3 billion. We are committed to building a work environment that fosters an agile plus flexible workplace and where employee wellbeing is paramount.

About Kilcoy Global Foods

Kilcoy Global Foods is a multi-award-winning global food solutions provider, renowned for exceptional quality, innovation, and industry-leading sustainability practices. We are passionate about creating fresh, natural, healthy, and convenient solutions. Our premium beef, lamb, and high-quality protein brands are produced at our state-of-the-art Australian facilities and enjoyed by customers across the globe. If you’re passionate about quality and innovation too, we’d love to meet you. We’ll work well together.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make every effort to select the best qualified individual for the job based on job related qualifications and experiences. Some of the information we collect via your application form and resume is “personal” information as defined by the Privacy Act. All information provided via your application form and resume is treated as confidential.