Job Pen Rider, Queensland

ABOUT US

Rewriting the story. Be part of the latest innovations as Mort & Co emerges at the forefront of Australian agriculture.

Mort & Co’s journey to produce the best quality Australian beef starts with a team of friendly, dynamic professionals and a culture that motivates and inspires. Pinegrove Feedlot houses the company’s shortfed and Angus programs, with an environment committed to recognition, teamwork, retention, safety, and employee development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Pen Rider with Mort & Co you will work as part of a close knit team, undertaking a wide variety of livestock work, including the following key responsibilities:

• Pen riding, livestock movements, drafting, induction, processing and hospital treatments


• Undertaking reporting and maintaining accurate record keeping using specialist feedlot systems


• Ensuring that cattle health, wellbeing, and performance are thoroughly monitored each day in an efficient manner and in accordance with company protocols and procedures


• Ensure all livestock operations are performed safely and in accordance with company workplace health and safety requirements, policy, procedure, compliance, and regulatory requirements


• General maintenance of all feedlot sites and facilities

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will have a keen Interest in working with livestock and growing a career in livestock operations. You will also bring

• Experience working with horses and/or livestock, with the ability to apply and learn in a feedlot environment.


• Ability and commitment to applying low stress cattle handling principles in cattle health and movements situations.


• Demonstrated effective verbal communication.


• Ability to work cooperatively with the team to achieve requirements of the tasks and activities required in day-to-day operations.


• Ability to and commitment to demonstrate the Mort & Co values in all aspects of daily work.

WHY WORK WITH US ?

• We care about your wellbeing, and offer a roster that supports a healthy lifestyle


• Mort & Co Employee Discounts (Meat, Fuel and Health Insurance)

• Above award wages and competitive hourly rates - talk to us to learn more


• Grow Your Career in Agriculture at Mort & Co with ongoing Training and Development

OTHER INFORMATION TO KNOW

To be considered for this role you will need to be able to provide at least two horses fit for cattle work in a feedlot environment. Mort & Co supports employees with the care of horses including the payment of a horse allowance, the provision of feed for horses in work, farrier services and support with vaccinations.

As Mort & Co have a strong commitment to health and safety, for the benefit of all employees, all site roles may require you to complete a pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol screening), requiring successful completion prior to a formal offer being made.

If this sounds like your next career opportunity, please apply now!