Overview
Riverbend Pork Group Pty Ltd is a group of independent Australian farming families working together to produce excellent tasting, export quality fresh pork.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the running of piggery including organising and conducting all necessary farming operations.
- Assist in maximising the incoming, outgoing and internal flow/logistics requirements of the farm (finishing stage uses liquid feeding system) including organisation of the selection and transportation of livestock.
- Report to and liaise with the Farm Manager regarding farm operations, staff operations, and site works delivery.
- Plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to raise livestock.
- Under guidance from the Farm manager, liaise with the Production Nutritionist to optimise feed quality and herd performance including providing fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels and optimise feeding opportunities.
- Under guidance from the Farm manager, liaise with the Production Veterinarian to monitor and optimise herd health, condition and performance of livestock.
- Assist in general farming activities such as maintaining structures, machinery, fences, equipment, water supply systems, pens, sheds, pest control programs and activities, etc.
- Assist in training and supervision of farm staff and contractors and related reporting.
- Assist in the supervision of the site and facilities in terms of the required human resources, physical resources, safety requirements, consumables, documentation and measurement devices.
- Assist in maintenance and compliance of the Company Quality Assurance (QA) program for the site ensuring that all relevant documentation is kept current.
- Assist in data collection and recording so information is accurate to aid stock and inventory control.
- Undertake specific tasks as assigned by management to ensure that environmental, quality and safety goals are met.
- Participate in daily inspection of livestock, ensuring compromised animals are individually assessed, identified, treated and record in accordance with the Company Herd HealthPlan and the industry\'s Model Code of Practice.
- Euthanise sick or injured stock in a humane manner and in accordance with the Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals: Pigs.
- Assist in the conduct of post-mortem examinations of deceased stock and report findings.
- Participate in company/industry training sessions and workshops as required.
- Perform any other duty as required by your Manager.
Benefits
- Full-time hours.
- Highly driven and supportive team network.
- Professional development and training.
- Provision of PPE.
- Position available across all Riverbend sites; QLD - Grantham, Tenthill, Nanango, Mundubbera, Murgon, Kingaroy. NSW - Tabulam, Kilgra.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree or higher in Agriculture or related field or equivalent qualifications + 3 years of recent and relevant work experience, OR minimum 5 years of recent and relevant work experience.
- Working knowledge of relevant industry and legislative guidelines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to engage, influence and implement.
- Excellent organisational skills with a positive attitude.
- Experienced in the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Create a safe and inclusive working environment.
- Possess a clean and unrestricted C-Class Drivers Licence.
- Physically fit - labouring required and physically demanding tasks.
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