At a Glance
- Tasks: Care for livestock, perform maintenance, and ensure animal welfare at our Whipstick 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: Physical role with potential weekend shifts; commitment to animal welfare is essential.
- Why this job: Make a difference in animal care while working in a dynamic farming setting.
- Qualifications: Experience with animals is a plus; strong work ethic and motivation required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
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 and New South Wales.
About the Role
JBS Pork Australia – Farming Team are currently recruiting for a Piggery Attendant to support the team at our Whipstick site.
This full‐time position 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).
Piggery Attendant Whipstick in Sydney employer: Jbs Australia
JBS Australia offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth within a large, multi-site organization. Employees benefit from being part of a respected leader in the meat and food production industry, known for its commitment to quality and sustainability. The company fosters a culture of teamwork and innovation, providing various roles across its operations.
