Maintenance Plant Operator

Established in 1988, Whyalla Beef has grown from a modest cattle operation into one of the largest and most respected feedlots in Australia. Over the past 37 years, we have expanded our capacity, invested in advanced feed milling and ration delivery systems, and strengthened our supply chain partnerships with producers and processors nationwide.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Driving plant to worksite

• Driving and manoeuvring plant on site

• Selecting and fitting attachments to plant

• Manipulating controls to operate attachments mechanically, hydraulically and electrically, and to move materials

• Monitoring operation of plant directly and by referring to instruments

• Monitoring condition of plant, performing minor repairs and reporting mechanical faults

• Operating plant and machinery, including tractors, loaders, skid steers, feed trucks, forklifts, and water trucks.

• Attach, operate, and detach machinery implements and feed-mixing equipment.

• Loading, transporting, and distributing feed to cattle in accordance with ration programs.

• Handling commodities including unloading and stockpiling.

• Cleaning pens, manure handling and general feedlot maintenance using mobile machinery and equipment.

• Conduct routine servicing, lubrication, refuelling, and minor repairs.

• Comply with workplace health and safety standards.

• Follow feeding schedules, written and verbal directions from supervisors.

• Adapt to seasonal conditions, extended hours, and variable workloads.

 Qualifications & Sills

• At least five years of relevant experience.

• Trained in use of mobile plant operation and machinery operation.

 Experience:

• Experience in operating a range of heavy mobile plant machinery

• Competent in handling and transporting bulk materials.

• Understanding of machinery controls, hydraulic systems, and safety protocols.