Feed Hand - Beef City Feedlot

About the role

The JBS Beef City Feedlot, part of the integrated Beef City facility (farming, feedlot and processing), is looking for a feed hand to help with the day-to-day operations of its Milling and Feeding team. The feedlot is located on the Darling Downs, about 35 km west of Toowoomba, and produces grain-fed beef for domestic and international customers.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out pre-start inspections of all machinery before operation and report any mechanical faults to the supervisor.
• Operate loaders and tractors to clean pens, load trucks and other feedlot tasks.
• Operate feed trucks to roll out the feeding schedule assigned.
• Perform general labour-type duties.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment to prevent injuries and lost time.
• Complete additional tasks as directed by the Mill Foreperson, Supervisor and/or Feedlot Manager.

Required profile

• Experience operating trucks, front-end loaders, bobcats, tractors and associated equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work machinery in tight working environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Good work ethic and ability to take and follow instructions.
• An HR licence and machinery tickets are an advantage but not essential.