Livestock Induction Hand

About Us

JBS Australia is the largest and most respected meat and food producer in Australia. We have a strong portfolio of leading and renowned beef, lamb, pork, salmon and value-added branded products, such as AMH, Swift, Primo, Murray Valley and Huon.

Strategically located on the Liverpool Plains, 35km west of Quirindi, north west NSW, JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot employs approximately 35 people and includes a dryland and irrigation farming operation. With a licensed capacity of 28,000 head, access to an extensive network of quality cattle and ideally placed between the Riverina & Beef City plants, Caroona is a vital asset in the supply of grain fed cattle for both the JBS Queensland and New South Wales based processing facilities. The farm supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Certificate III in Feedlot Operations: nationally recognised qualification for eligible employees. Learn on the job, no cost to you!
• Uniform & PPE provided

• Retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts on Bupa Health and Medibank Private
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

About the Role

JBS Australia’s Caroona Feedlot are seeking a reliable Livestock Induction Hand to join our Livestock team on a full-time basis. We are looking for passionate cattle handlers who are skilled in, or wish to further develop their cattle handling and cattle treatment skills.

Reporting to the Induction Leading Hand and Foreperson, you will be responsible for inducting cattle into the feedlot and administering animal health products. You will be able to follow procedures and work effectively as part of a team. Skilled Induction Hands are vital to ensuring successful livestock operations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Following JBS Australia policies and procedures including safety, quality assurance and animal welfare
• Using low stress stock handling techniques
• Operating gates and crush
• Administering and maintaining records of animal health treatments

About You

• Previous cattle handling experience
• An understanding of cattle and low stress stock handling
• Ability to identify cattle types/breeds advantageous
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to learn how to use JBS systems to manage induction and treatment records
• Previous experience working as part of a team
• Dedication and drive

Interested?  APPLY NOW!