Beef Cattle Farmers - Smithlea QLD
Smithlea, QLD
Salary not specified
Full time position, Permanent position
Closes 11 Feb 2023, 12:00 AM
Job description
Whyalla Beef, a company part of NH Foods Group which is a leader in the global delivery of a wide variety of foods including fresh meats, ham, sausages, processed foods, seafood, dairy products and health foods is currently looking for experienced Beef Cattle Farmers to join their busy team at Smithlea QLD.
The successful candidate will need to undertake and possess:
Breed and raise cattle for the production of milk and other dairy products
Monitor and maintain the health and condition of cattle or livestock -Provide pastures to maintain appropriate nutritional levels
Moving livestock to optimise feeding opportunities
Organise and conduct farming operations such as catching, drenching and milking livestock, sterilising machines, and collecting, grading and packaging produce
Oversee general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages, fertilising, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder
Assist with the organisation of the sale, purchase and transportation of livestock and produce
Maintain and evaluat records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
Ability to learn and select, train and supervise staff and contractors
Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications
Have a minimum of 3 years’ hands-on experience
Have minimum a Cert III in relevant field
Be able to work independently but also as part of a team
Customer focused and have a ‘can do’ attitude
Salary range is $50,000 - $60,000pa commensurate with skills and experience. Several Full-time Positions available. Applications open 10th January 2023 and close 10th February 2023.
If you are interested in this role APPLY now. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: https://www.nh-foods.com.au/employment/current-job-opportunities/
Email: kbaker@whyallabeef.com.au.
