At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for livestock, perform maintenance, and ensure animal welfare at our Huntly site.
- Company: Join JBS Australia, the largest animal protein business globally.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with a commitment to animal welfare.
- Why this job: Make a difference in animal care while gaining hands-on experience in farming.
- Qualifications: Experience with animals is a plus; strong work ethic and motivation are essential.
The predicted salary is between 9000 - 11000 $ per month.
About Us
JBS Australia is a part of the global JBS business, which is the largest animal protein business in the world, and second largest food company with operations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
JBS Pork Australia has approximately 1400 employees spread across our three processing facilities as well as multiple farms and feed mills across Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.
About the Role
JBS Pork Australia – Farming Team are currently recruiting multiple Piggery Attendants to support the team at our Huntly site.
These full-time positions will be responsible for undertaking animal husbandry and related tasks to assist in the care and well-being of Company livestock, along with basic maintenance tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide care, feed, and water for stock.
- Care for sick or injured stock.
- Apply animal identification systems.
- Move, draft and weigh stock.
- Administer routine treatments.
- Perform standard artificial breeding procedures.
- Transport stock, feed, and equipment.
- Operate farm vehicles, plant, machinery, and equipment.
- Perform routine maintenance duties.
- Maintain machinery, equipment, sheds, fixtures, fittings, fences, and surrounds.
- Update manual and electronic production records and interpret data.
- Clean accommodation pens, fixtures, fittings, equipment, amenities, and other buildings.
- Adhere to all Company policies, procedures, processes, and work instructions at all times.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience working with animals (preferred but not essential)
- Sound work ethic with high self-motivation
- Working knowledge of WHS and QA
- Preparedness to work some weekends and public holidays
- Fitness levels to cope with the physical nature of the role
- High commitment to Animal Welfare
Our recruitment process includes a medical (which includes a drug screen).
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