Mill Foreperson - Caroona Feedlot

About Us

JBS Australia, part of the global JBS business, is Australia’s largest and most respected lotfeeder. With a capacity of 150,000+ cattle across 6 feedlots spanning more than 10,000 hectares, we are the leaders in both grain and grass-fed beef.

Strategically located on the Liverpool Plains of NSW (1 hour west of Tamworth) between the JBS Riverina and Beef City processing plants, the location of the JBS Caroona Feedlot makes it a vital asset in the supply of grain fed cattle for both the Queensland and New South Wales based JBS processing facilities. The feedlot has a capacity of 28,000+ head and employs approximately 40 team members. The feedlot includes a dryland and irrigation farming operation which supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

Why work for JBS Australia?

• Access to retail discounts with national partners
• Health insurance discounts with Bupa and Medibank Private
• Ongoing leadership and career development opportunities

About the Role

The JBS Caroona Feedlot are recruiting a detail orientated Feedmill Foreperson to join the team in a full-time capacity. Reporting to the Mill Supervisor, this position is critical to the successful operation of our feedlot.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Mill Supervisor with managing all aspects of the Mill operation
• Managing feed, including cattle nutrition and ration data
• Managing commodities, including stock control, receival and storage
• Staff management, including training as required
• Inventory management, including auditing and stocktaking
• Reporting relevant information to the Mill Supervisor and Administration Supervisor
• Ensuring compliance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Promoting and maintaining a safe work environment to prevent injuries and lost time
• Managing the Mill department in the absence of the Mill Supervisor
• Additional tasks as directed by the Mill Supervisor or Feedlot Manager

About You

• Demonstrated ability to plan effectively and keep accurate records
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train and motivate a small team
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
• Proven experience working in a similar environment
• Desire to operate plant and machinery including Feed Trucks and Front-End Loaders
• Strong computer literacy and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Sound knowledge and understanding of safe work practices
• Demonstrated computer literacy in excel, word and outlook
• Exceptional ability to prioritise and multi-task
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment
• Energetic, passionate and enthusiastic with a demonstrated focus on system improvement

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