Machinery & Loader Operator

JBS Australia Group; Griffith, Yanco; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Retail discounts with nationalpartners

Health insurance discounts

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Job summary

JBS Australia Group seeks a highly motivated, hands-on operator for Prime City Feedlot in southern New South Wales. You will operate front end loaders and other machinery to maintain pens, remove manure, and support daily operations.

The role emphasizes pen hygiene, daily checks, and adherence to QA, WHS and environmental policies. Teamwork and willingness to learn new skills are essential in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience operating front end loaders and machinery to a high standard.
• Ability to multitask and ensure equipment is maintained as required.
• Basic computer literacy to support daily tasks.
• High attention to detail and reliability in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate Front End Loaders, Tractors, Telehandlers and Rigid Trucks to conduct pen repairs and manure removal.
• Maintain pen hygiene in accordance with QA requirements.
• Perform daily pre-operational checks on machinery and assist with maintenance to high standards.
• Ensure compliance with JBS Australia policies including WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare & Environmental obligations.

Skills

Loader operation

Machinery maintenance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Feedlot Operations

Job description

Located 45km north-west of Griffith in southern New South Wales, JBS Australia’s Prime City Feedlot is a 35,000 head capacity feedlot and a major supplier to the JBS Riverina Beef processing facility at Yanco. Employing approximately 50 team members, Prime City Feedlot has a strong reputation for producing premium quality grain-fed beef.

The 6,225 ha of dryland and irrigation farm onsite at Prime City supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

Why work for JBS?

• Certificate III in Feedlot Operations; national recognised qualification for eligible employees Learn on the job, no cost to you!
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

The JBS Prime City Feedlot is currently recruiting for a highly motivated, experienced self-starter to join our dedicated and experienced team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Operation of Front End Loaders, Tractors, Telehandlers & Rigid Trucks to conduct pen repairs and manure removal from feedlot pens
• Ensuring pen hygiene is maintained in accordance with QA requirements
• Completing daily pre-operational checks on machinery and assisting with maintaining machinery to the highest standards
• Maintaining compliance with JBS Australia policies, including but not limited to: WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare & Environmental obligations

About You

• Previous experience operating and maintaining front end loaders and machinery to a high standard
• Ability to multitask and ensure that equipment is maintained as required
• Basic computer literacy skills
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills