Mill Hand - Caroona Feedlot

Andrews Meat; Caroona; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Single accommodation

Uniforms and PPE provided

Meat product discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot invites applications for a Mill Hand on a full-time basis. You will support feed production by loading, mixing and delivering feed safely, maintain bunk hygiene, and handle commodity management.

You’ll also perform data entry, daily checks on vehicles and equipment, assist with machinery servicing, and carry out housekeeping tasks. A rotating 8 days on / 6 days off roster applies with a starting rate of $27.08 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery or a willingness to learn.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• A commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day feed production by loading, mixing and delivering feed safely and on time.
• Complete data entry and maintain accurate records.
• Conduct daily pre-start and operational checks on vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with maintenance and servicing of machinery.
• General housekeeping duties including shovelling, sweeping and wash-downs.
• Undertake additional mill and roustabout duties as required.

Skills

Machinery experience

Mechanical aptitude

Computer literacy

Time management

Attention to detail

Quality commitment

Teamwork

Job description

Mill Hand - Caroona Feedlot

Date Posted: 17 Sept 2026

About the Role

JBS Australia's Caroona Feedlot is seeking a dependable and motivated Mill Hand to join our team on a full-time basis. In this hands-on role, you will support the day-to-day feed production process by loading, mixing, and delivering feed in a safe and timely manner while maintaining high standards of bunk hygiene and commodity handling.

You will be responsible for completing data entry and maintaining accurate records, conducting daily pre-start and operational checks on vehicles and equipment, and assisting with the maintenance and servicing of machinery. The role also involves general housekeeping duties, including shovelling, sweeping, and wash-downs, as well as undertaking additional mill and roustabout duties as required.

• Full-time position


• 8 days on / 6 days off rotating roster


• Starting rate is $27.08 per hour

About You

• Experience operating machinery or a willingness to learn


• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills


• Basic computer literacy


• Excellent time management and organisational skills


• High attention to detail


• A commitment to quality


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Single accommodation available for eligible candidates


• All uniforms and PPE provided


• Heavily discounted premium JBS meat products through our onsite butcher shop


• Long-term technical training and career development opportunities with a global organisation


• Regular team-building events, including BBQs and employee milestone celebrations


• Access to heavily discounted corporate and casual apparel from major brands including R.M. Williams and Ariat


• Corporate discounts with AustralianSuper, Bupa and Medibank Private Health Insurance


• Exclusive discounts with AVIS Australia car hire, CommBank and Dell Technologies, Specsavers and Telstra


• Significant discounts on adventure experiences through Adrenaline


• Novated leasing options (eligibility criteria apply)


• Retail discounts via The Ambassador Card – Australia's premier member benefits program

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is Australia’s largest and most respected lotfeeder. With a capacity of 150,000+ cattle across 6 feedlots spanning more than 10,000 hectares, we are the leaders in both grain and grass-fed beef.

Strategically located on the Liverpool Plains of NSW (1 hour west of Tamworth) between the JBS Riverina and Beef City processing plants, the location of the JBS Caroona Feedlot makes it a vital asset in the supply of grain fed cattle for both the Queensland and New South Wales based JBS processing facilities. The feedlot has a capacity of 28,000+ head and employs approximately 40 team members. The feedlot includes a dryland and irrigation farming operation which supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.