About the role

Reporting to the Feedlot Mill Manager, you will work across all aspects of the feedmill — commodity receival, milling, plant and machinery maintenance, feed delivery and bunk management — to ensure the production of high-quality feed.

Key responsibilities
Operate the mill to produce steam-flaked grain for feedlot rations, and assist with boiler and reverse osmosis plant operations, including water testing and recording
Operate the shed loader and accurately batch feed rations using the batch box system
Receive, test and store grain and other feed ingredients, monitor silo storage levels, and keep commodity shed bays stocked and clean
Handle hay and silage — operate the tub grinder to chop hay for rations, put out hay bales in pens, collect daily silage requirements and maintain pit integrity (tarping and un-tarping)
Deliver feed accurately and on time, maintain a high standard of bunk hygiene, and make daily bunk calls, bunk scoring assessments and end-of-day feed data checks under the direction of the Mill Manager
Carry out pre-start checks, machinery operation and maintenance, and general cleaning duties around the feedmill
Keep accurate records — feed deliveries and feed returns, ration sampling,



dry matter testing and timely data entry into feedlot systems
Assess and record weather and heat load data, and assist with implementation of the heat load plan
Uphold animal welfare, biosecurity, WHS and quality assurance standards at all times, reporting hazards, incidents and equipment faults immediately

About you
Knowledge of quality assurance and animal welfare requirements for lot feeding
Care and precision when operating machinery
Excellent communication skills and valuable attention to detail
A high degree of honesty and integrity
A robust work ethic and a respectful approach to working in a team
Experience in a feedmill, feedlot or broader agricultural operation will be highly regarded

About us Elbow Valley Beef (EVB), with which CDS Feeders Pty Ltd operates in conjunction, is a vertically integrated beef business operating across the supply chain – from feedlot finishing to branded meat sales. Our platform spans backgrounding and feedlot operations, farming and grain production, and a growing meat sales business that brings premium product to domestic and export markets.

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