Closing Date: 18/08/2021
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Goonoo Feedlot
Job Category: Agriculture, Nature & Animal
For almost 200 years AACo has been passionately perfecting and crafting the magic of Australia; and we want you to be a part of the journey we’re on.
At AACo we don’t want you to just have a job with us, but a career. We offer sensational training and developmental opportunities for all of our people, and genuinely believe in helping our people thrive and grow both professionally and personally, in a Company that values it’s people, their safety, and the land!
Job Description
The main purpose of the role is to perform day to day livestock related operation, from livestock receival and induction, pen riding, hospital treatment, post-mortems, through to preparation of cattle for dispatch to a processing facility.
Key Responsibilities:
General Cattle handling
Ensure all animal handling and treatment is conducted within the guidelines of the AACo Policy on Animal Welfare
Ride a horse through all pens daily to ensure all animals stand and are in good health
Draft out any sick animals or those not eating and move to the hospital for treatment
On dispatch count cattle from feed pens and to dispatch pens
Induction
Ensure livestock are Inducted into the feedlot as outlined in the induction management procedures and relevant livestock work instructions
Move cattle through yards to crush for individual processing
Operate hydraulic crush and gates
Install ear tags, administer injections in neck of animal, band tails, check number of teeth and back line
Use a computer operating information collection system to record all identification, weight and treatment for all cattle inducted
Count and move cattle to feed pens using horses
Hospital Treatment
Diagnosis of animal health symptoms
Each animal is identified by tags and additional ear tags applied if new to hospital
Information collection including weight, date and treatment administered
Administration of animal health treatment can include administering medications via needling into the neck, taking temperatures (rectal), spraying any wounds, assessing other injuries and monitoring health
General Feedlot Duties
Carry out all general cleaning and maintenance duties at feedlot induction shed and hospital facilities
Maintaining accurate records of animal treatments and stock movements
Inventory control and stocktaking of all livestock products
Keep areas clean and tidy, removing rubbish and disposing of all waste
Grease/maintain crush and gates, clean troughs
Maintain compliance with WHS, HR, QA and Environmental standards
Maintain saddles and other tac by regular application of leather conditioner
Machinery Operation and Maintenance
Operate loader to remove dead animals, complete post-mortems (If death is unknown) and set up for composting
Assist with vehicle and facility maintenance as required
Desired Skills and Experience
Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in a similar role preferred
Skills in general cattle handling
Knowledge of cattle husbandry
Basic level horsemanship required.
Ability to keep information confidential
Integrity – Open and ethical in all we do. Trust. Behaviour is consistent with words.
Results focus – improving performance by doing things in the pursuit of “Best in Class”
Concern for Quality – Maintaining superior standards or striving to make improvements
Teamwork and co-operation – Work co-operatively with others. Create and support a team environment
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