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Pen Riders - Riverina Feedlot (Leeton, NSW, AU, 2705) @ JBS Australia Pty Ltd

Leeton, NSW, AU, 2705OnsiteFull-time
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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">About Us</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Situated on 2,000ha, the JBS Riverina Feedlot is a part of the Riverina integrated farming, feedlot, and processing facility. The cattle are walked from the feedlot to the plant, minimising stress, carbon emissions and transportation costs while simultaneously improving eating quality.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Based just outside Yanco, between the popular townships of Leeton and Narrandera in southern NSW. Being in the heart of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation district (or Riverina region), ensures the ability to source high quality feeder cattle and grain to produce premium beef. The Feedlot has a capacity of 53,333 head, employs approximately 60 team members, and has a strong reputation for producing award winning grain-fed beef for key domestic and international customers.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">About the Role</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">We are currently seeking passionate Pen Riders and Cattle Handlers to join our dedicated team. Key responsibilities of the role include daily livestock handling tasks such as pen riding and stock movements, diagnosing animal health symptoms, and administering appropriate treatments. The role also involves maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements, while ensuring strict compliance with JBS Australia’s policies, including Work Health and Safety (WHS), Human Resources (HR), Quality Assurance (QA), Animal Welfare, and Environmental obligations.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">What&apos;s in it for you?</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">The entry level hourly rate is $29.50. Pen Riders receive an additional $1 per hour if all requirements are met.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Excellent horse care allowance package with feed and agistment are also provided, as well as stables and paddock facilities, ongoing farrier services, horse feed and vaccinations.</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif">About You</span></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:1.0E-4pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Proven horsemanship skills</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Strong communication and interpersonal skills</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Strong organisational and time management skills</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Strong commitment to animal welfare, health and nutrition</span></strong></span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Demonstrated ability to work well within a team environment</span></strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><strong><span style="font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Interested? APPLY NOW!</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 1.0E-4pt;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'JBS Text', sans-serif;color:black">For further information, please contact Luke Cheney (Livestock Supervisor) on 0473 573 699</span></p>

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