Pen Rider - Beef City Feedlot

About the role

JBS Beef City Feedlot is looking for Pen Riders and Livestock Handlers to join its animal health team. The role covers daily livestock handling, including pen riding and stock movements, diagnosing animal health symptoms and giving appropriate treatments.

Key responsibilities

• Handle livestock daily, including pen riding and stock movements
• Diagnose animal health symptoms and administer treatments
• Maintain accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements
• Comply with JBS Australia policies on Work Health and Safety, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Animal Welfare and environmental obligations

Required profile

• Proven horsemanship skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Commitment to animal welfare, health and nutrition
• Ability to work well in a team

To qualify for the horse allowance, you must have access to at least two suitable horses, own tack and saddlery including horse transport, and provide proof that your horses are vaccinated against Hendra virus before starting.

What we offer

• Starting rate of $29.50 per hour; Pen Riders earn an extra $1 per hour if all requirements are met
• Horse care allowance package with feed and agistment, stables and paddocks, ongoing farrier services, horse feed and vaccinations
• All uniforms and PPE provided
• Discounted meat products, apparel, insurance, banking and travel offers, and career development opportunities