Company Overview:
Ulupna Pastoral Company operates across 11,00 hectares (27,500 acres) of irrigation land located in Nth Victoria and Southern NSW, which is double-cropped to provide security for our growing and progressive livestock team. We are a young and forward-thinking organization that values diversity and encourages applicants from various backgrounds. We pride ourselves on attracting fresh talent into the business, with a view of growing together.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Batch, load and deliver feed in a timely and accurate fashion according to direction from team leader and manager;
- Ensure pens, bunks and troughs are clean and suitable for use daily;
- Prepare and mix rations according to batching sheet;
- Deliver feed to bunk and record actual consumption rates;
- Responsible use of all feed machinery and equipment;
- Appropriate handling of commodities, ensuring longevity and contaminate free storage;
- Participate in scheduled cleaning and maintenance of machinery and equipment;
- Dispose and compost deceased animals; and
- Follow directions of supervisor and manager;
- Clearly communicate any work or interpersonal issues to management; and
- Record all activities in an app based operational diary.
- Having existing experience in an Agricultural related position would be an asset.
- The position of Feed Team member requires a strong ability to demonstrate a cooperative attitude and a positive approach to teamwork.
- Capability to operate heavy machinery such as loaders, trucks and tractors.
- Ability to handle animals with confidence and patience.
- Ability to make accurate observations
- Good communication skills
- Capability of following protocol to assist management in ensuring records are correct and accurate