Overview
Apply for Feedlot Agri Technician at Borrello Beef in Kalannie, WA, AU. This full-time on-site position offers opportunities for career growth. Borrello Ag, part of the Borrello Beef / Gingin Meatworks Group, are vertically integrated growers, processors and suppliers of beef to domestic and international markets. They are a West Australian family-owned business. The role is to join a regional feedlot team (based near Kalannie, within 300km of Perth) in a full-time capacity assisting in all aspects of feedlot operations, including providing technical support to the on-site manager with regards to animal health, feed composition and commodity handling. This role reports to the Feedlot Manager.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the receival and induction procedures of livestock designated for internal or custom feeding programs.
- Unloading, loading, mustering, scanning, drafting and weighing of livestock.
- All aspects of livestock husbandry and welfare including handling and veterinary treatments, checks for identification and the diagnosis of illness, with efficient communication to the Manager.
- Monitor livestock health to set and maintain standards of quality.
- Monitor livestock to gauge the effectiveness of feed formulas.
- Oversee complex ration mixes for various feeding stages in accordance with direction from the consulting Animal Nutritionist, including providing feedback.
- Ensure livestock handling facilities are kept in a hygienic state, including testing for and identifying pathogenic micro-organisms, insects and parasites that may be harmful to livestock.
- Assist in devising and maintaining livestock control, including stocktaking, data and commodity recording.
- Develop, operate and maintain complex technological systems and equipment used in livestock production, including recording and analysing feed composition.
- Receival and recording of feed commodities.
- Provide training and technical support on technological solutions, including livestock tracking systems and feedlot management software.
- Collect and collate data for research and animal husbandry to assist the consulting Animal Nutritionist.
- Assist the consulting Animal Nutritionist to identify issues, improve techniques and production processes.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in working in intensive livestock handling operations (preferred).
- Strong computer skills.
- Strong data analysis skills.
- Good communication skills.
- C class license (minimum).
- Machinery experience is preferred but not essential.
- Available to work rostered weekends.
Compensation and Location
Pay range: $75,000 – $100,000 per annum plus superannuation. Immediate start available. Pay processed weekly. Work location: On-site in Kalannie, WA.
How to Apply
If you have the required skills, please contact us at or on 08 6365 2621 (between 7am and 4pm).
