Feedlot Assistant

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Harmony Agriculture and Food Company (HAAFCO) is a vertically integrated grower and supplier of beef to domestic and international markets. It is an Australian business, which is jointly owned by Australian and Chinese investors.

Dimboola Feedlot, a property within the Harmony Agriculture and Food Company group, is located 15kms north-west of Dimboola.

The Feedlot Assistant will be required to support the Livestock, Feeding and Operations teams in all aspects of the day-to-day running and management of the feedlot.

Key Role and Responsibilities

The Feedlot Assistant role will be responsible for;

At the direction of the feedlot manager or his delegate the Feedlot Assistant will perform whatever tasks and responsibilities are necessary according to the various work loads and schedules of the operating teams within the feedlot business unit.
This may include but not be limited to; Working with the livestock team
  • Assisting 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.
  • Welfare checks for the identification and diagnosis of illness with efficient communication to the Livestock Supervisor
  • Ensuring clean water troughs are maintained at all times
  • Ensure that livestock handling facilities are kept in a clean and tidy state
Working with the Feed Team
  • Feed mixing & delivery
  • Receival of feed commodities
  • Cleaning bunks
Working with Operations Team
  • Daily maintenance activities
  • Repairs & Maintenance as required
  • Ensure that livestock handling facilities are kept in a clean and tidy state
Preferable Qualifications Required
Previous experience in working in an intensive livestock handling operations preferred
Good communication skills
C class license minimum
Machinery experience preferred but not essential

Available to work rostered weekends

Applications:
Applications should be addressed to Feedlot Assistant and sent to: hr@haafco.com

All applicants should provide an introductory letter and a CV with relevant experience.

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