Feeding and Milling Hand | Kerwee Feedlot | QLD

Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Feeding and Milling Hand to join our collaborative Feed Mill Team at Kerwee Feedlot. You’ll be joining a high-performing team, who work to exacting standards to deliver ration to the 20,000 cattle in our care in a timely manner.

Property Type

Feedlot

Property Description

The Stockyard Group raises and feeds cattle across multiple properties located at Jondaryan on the Darling Downs, QLD and Glen Innes on the Northern Tablelands of NSW. Still 100% owned by the Hart family, Stockyard has been dedicated to bringing people together over outstanding beef since its inception in 1958.

Kerwee Feedlot is located approximately 50 km west of Toowoomba, Queensland.

At Stockyard, we have a close-knit team where every one of us is committed to what we do, which is producing Australia’s most awarded beef. From the paddocks to the office, our team truly cares about each other, the animals we raise and the land we nurture.

Start Date

Hiring now

Key Tasks, Duties & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for loading, mixing and delivering rations to our cattle and maintaining company equipment.  We’re passionate about cross-training, so your role will include other duties required of the Feeding and Milling Team and well as in other areas of the yard. 

Job Requirements

Reporting to the Feed Mill Manager, we are looking for someone who is:  

  • A competent driver with a current driver’s license (no truck or other license required and onsite training is provided)  

  • A team player with effective communication skills and not afraid to get stuck in, whether that’s shovelling bunks or assisting in other areas of the yard

  • A willingness to learn and undertake additional training required for the role

  • Has good attention to detail and great time management skills 

  • Passionate about the important role feeding plays in contributing to our animal care

  • Driven by KPIs and a desire to meet or exceed these

  • Professional, safe and disciplined when it comes to their work 

  • Respectful of our animals, environment, people and equipment.  

Job Benefits

In return you will receive:

  • An above award salary package based on your experience and qualification 

  • On-demand wages to access your pay ahead of our scheduled fortnightly payday 

  • Nutritious daily lunches provided

  • On the job training and with career development opportunities

  • Supportive team culture where great work and effort is recognised and rewarded

  • Regular team celebrations

  • A 9 on 5 off roster

  • Discounts on Australia’s most awarded branded beef

  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering professional counselling service that can help you with issues that may be affecting you personally or professionally.  

Application Details

If you are looking for your next role in agriculture and are interested in lot feeding, or if you feel like you have the skills and are willing to learn, we would love to hear from you. Please forward your resume and references via the Apply Now button.

This role will actively commence recruitment from the date of advertisement, so don’t wait to apply. The closing date of this ad is dependent on the appointment of the role. 

The successful applicant must have the right to work in Australia. Stockyard is an equal opportunity employer.

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