PINEGROVE FEEDLOT | MILLMERRAN
SENIOR LIVESTOCK HAND (PEN RIDER)
QLD
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Mort & Co’s journey to produce the best quality Australian beef starts with a team of friendly, dynamic professionals and a culture that motivates and inspires. Pinegrove Feedlot houses the company’s shortfed and Angus programs, with an environment committed to recognition, teamwork, retention, safety, and employee development.
Job Type:
Full-Time
Remuneration:
Above award wages and competitive hourly rates
Start:
Hiring Now
Expires:
Until Position Filled
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Senior Livestock Hand (Pen Rider) at our Pinegrove Feedlot.
Located in Millmerran, Pinegrove employs 16 team members to oversee operations. Currently licensed for 21,100 SCU, the feedlot has a built capacity of 9,700. On average, the site inducts and exits 500 head (hd) of cattle a week.
Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities:
As a Senior Livestock Hand (Pen Rider) working in a small team, you will be exposed to a wide variety of work, whilst focussing on the following key responsibilities:
Leading day to day activities such as pen riding, livestock movements, drafting, induction, processing and hospital treatments
Undertaking reporting and maintaining accurate record keeping using specialist feedlot systems
Ensure that cattle health, wellbeing, and performance are thoroughly monitored each day in an efficient manner and in accordance with company protocols and procedures
Ensure all livestock operations are performed safely and in accordance with company workplace health and safety requirements, policy, procedure, compliance, and regulatory requirements
General maintenance of all feedlot sites and facilities
Job Requirements:
To be successful in this role you will have a strong background in cattle handling and horsemanship experience. You will also bring
will need to supply at least two horses (up to seven) to be considered for the position
Demonstrated ability in the application of and to teach others in cattle handling principles.
Demonstrated ability to handle and/or provide advice on difficult cattle.
Knowledge and understanding of treatment programs and ability to administer the treatments.
Demonstrated communication, both written and verbal.
Ability to build effective relationships with the team and with key stakeholders.
PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this role you will need to be able to provide at least two horses (up to seven). Mort & Co supports employees with the care of horses including the payment of a horse allowance, the provision of feed for horses in work, farrier services, support with vaccinations and individual paddock's and stables.
Job Benefits:
We care about your wellbeing, and offer a roster that supports a healthy lifestyle
Mort & Co Employee Discounts (Meat, Fuel and Health Insurance)
Above award wages and competitive hourly rates - talk to us to learn more
Grow Your Career in Agriculture at Mort & Co with ongoing Training and Development such as horsemanship
If this sounds like your next career opportunity, please apply now!
Apply Now below or obtain additional information from People, Culture and Safety at recruitment@mortco.com.au or call 07 4639 6049.
PLEASE NOTE :
This is a permanent position and not available to Working Holiday Visa Holders (Backpackers).
Applications without required skills and experience listed in the ad will not be considered.
REF | MORT & CO | 20240823