Here’s your opportunity to join us as a Feeding Hand at Kerwee Feedlot – one of Australia’s best as we’ve taken out the Most Outstanding MSA Beef Producer – Feedlot for Queensland for the last 6 years.

At Stockyard, we have a close-knit team where every one of us is committed to what we do, and that 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.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of a family that values integrity and ambition, then we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

We have an opportunity for a Feeding Hand to join our collaborative Feed Mill Team. 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. 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.

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

– A competent driver with a current driver’s licence (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 discipled when it comes to their work

– Respectful for our animals, environment, people and equipment

 

In return you will receive:

– A competitive salary package based on your experience and qualification

– On-demand wage 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 from 6am – 4pm

– Discounts on Australia’s most awarded branded beef

– Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering professional counselling service that can work with you on issues that are affecting you personally or professionally.

 

If you are looking for your next role in agriculture and are interested in feed lotting, or if you feel like you have the skills or are willing to learn, we would love to hear from you.

Please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply using the form below.

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.