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Pen Rider

Plant/Site:  Prime City Feedlot
Req Id:  13068
Date Posted:  7 Sep 2024

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.

 

Located 45km north-west of Griffith in southern New South Wales, JBS Australia’s Prime City Feedlot is a 35,000 head capacity feedlot and a major supplier to the JBS Riverina Beef processing facility at Yanco. Employing approximately 35 team members, Prime City Feedlot has a strong reputation for producing premium quality grain-fed beef.The 6,225 ha of dryland and irrigation farm onsite at Prime City supplies the grain, silage and hay required for the cattle in the feedlot.

 

Why work for JBS?

  • An attractive weekly Regional Allowance in addition to Horse Care Allowance and above award wages
  • Ongoing supply of feed, farrier services, wormers and Hendra vaccinations
  • Agistment provided including stables and paddock facilities
  • Certificate III in Feedlot Operations; national recognised qualification for eligible employees Learn on the job, no cost to you!
  • Uniform and 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

The JBS Prime City Feedlot is currently recruiting for a highly motivated, experienced self-starter to join our dedicated and experienced Livestock team.

 

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Daily livestock handling including pen riding and stock movements
  • Diagnosis of animal health symptoms
  • Administration of animal health treatments
  • Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements
  • Maintaining compliance with JBS Australia policies, including but not limited to: WHS, HR, QA, Animal Welfare & Environmental obligations

 

About You

  • Proven horsemanship skills
  • Communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
  • Strong commitment to animal welfare, health & nutrition
  • Demonstrated ability to work well both independently and within a team environment
  • Ability and willingness to learn new skills

 

Requirements

  • Access to a minimum of two suitable horses and own tack/saddlery
  • All horses must be vaccinated for Hendra virus prior to entry to all JBS sites

 

Interested? APPLY NOW!

 

For further information, please contact Tracy Oddy (Livestock Supervisor) 0437 264 688.

 

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