Princess Royal Feedlot - Feed Allocator

A new position is available for an experienced and motivated person to join our feed team at Princess Royal Feedlot as a Feed Allocator.

The Feed Allocator position is available to those with a strong interest in animal nutrition and health, and ability to operate heavy machinery and operate our feedlot software programs.

The Feed Allocator will be responsible for daily feed allocation and bunk hygiene to support optimum cattle welfare and performance.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Checking pens to assess and allocate feed to cattle each day
• Maintain bunk hygiene
• Keep feeding computer programs up to date
• Work as part of the feeding team operating loading and feeding machinery to feed cattle accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain machinery and equipment to a high level of care.
• Monitoring of cattle feeding programs to achieve desired results.
• Commodity processing and handling.
• General cleaning and maintenance duties

All applicants shouldpossess**the following attributes

• Attention to detail
• Precise calculation skills and computer skills
• Enjoy working outdoors
• The ability to work efficiently
• The ability to show initiative
• Good communication skills
• Hold a current drivers’ license
• The ability to follow direction, work as a part of a team and individually as required
• Willing to work flexible and extended hours as required
• Preferably a front-end loader ticket and or experience
• Other large machine tickets and experience desired (Bobcat, Telehandler, Heavy Truck License)

To apply please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to HR@princessroyal.com.au or contact 08 8893 2336 for more information.

A pre-employment medical is required for the successful applicant.

This role is not suitable for those who do not have current work rights within Australia.