Livestock & Feedlot Farm Hand

The Business & Location

Carpenter Beef's Joanna Plains Farm, Feedlot & Backgrounding facility is located 1.5 hours north of Perth in Cataby, Western Australia. 

Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for a new member to join our Team in the position of  “Livestock & Feedlot Farm Hand”

Primary Tasks

• All aspects of Animal husbandry including daily animal welfare checks, management of feed bunk and water trough hygiene  
• Assisting with Cattle mustering / movements & rotations (Paddocks and Feedlot)
• Feeding of Cattle in Feedlot
• Assist with marking, weaning and preg testing programs
• Preparing cattle for transport (loadouts) 
•  Assist with cattle arrivals to facility and induction  through yards
• Monitoring of Farm and Feedlot infrastructure including (fencing & critical water systems)
• Perform daily pre start and preventative maintenance on Vehicles, Machinery and equipment 
• Assist with general maintenance and caretaking

Ideal Candidate

• Hold a current Australian drivers license and have your own vehicle
• Have a passion for the agriculture industry specifically the cattle sector
• Have good time management skills and be able to prioritise tasks efficiently
• Be a team player with good communication skills who is punctual, reliable, honest, motivated and has a good attitude
• Having Computer literacy skills is ideal
• Have the ability to work independently or as part of a Team
• Take ownership, accountability and have pride in your work
• Having previous experience handling livestock, exposure working with livestock specifically cattle is preferred 
• Follow all company workplace health and safety requirements and policies
• Having machinery operating experience is ideal - Loaders, Telehandlers and John Deere tractors
• Being accredited with; Chem-Cert, First Aid training, Low Stress Stock Handling, HR license is ideal but not essential
• Have the ability to work alternate rostered weekends

Remuneration

• Attractive hourly rate (based on experience) with opportunities to move into a full-time position available
• Immediate start is available for the suitable candidate
• Accommodation provided - located onsite
• Meals Provided daily
• Career progression opportunities available
• Training opportunities provided
• Annual Incentives and bonuses provided

If you have a passion for cattle and the agriculture industry and are looking for a new opportunity to join an amazing team of people please send through your resume to recruitment@centralagrigroup.com.au along with references and contactable referees. All applications will be treated with confidence. Immediate start available for the right candidate.