Locations: Goulburn 2580, Bowral 2576 and Wellington 2820
Tenure: Full time, Permanent
Comprehensive salary package from $71,481 pa (plus superannuation)
Required Skills and Experience:
• AQF Cert III in Agriculture or higher equivalent
• At least 1 year recent relevant work experience
Position Summary:
On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Poultry Stockperson who have solid communication and time management skills, self-motivated and must have the ability to work independently and as a member of a production team.
This is a full-time position which may involve weekend work, public holidays, and some unplanned hours of work where the need arises.
Main duties:
• Cull all runts and remove all mortalities from the sheds and place these mortalities in the designated storage area. Report daily mortalities to the Farm Manager.
• Check all drinker lines and feeder pans ensuring that they are full and that there is no spillage.
• Perform all checks and tasks indicated on the shed checklist before leaving each shed.
• Sweep out control rooms and refresh footbaths when required.
• Setup sheds ready for placement and assist in the placement of day-old chickens as instructed by the Farm Manager.
• Assist in the Catching operations as instructed by the Farm Manager.
• Responsible for carrying out maintenance as instructed by the Farm Manager.
• Responsible for carrying out General Housekeeping and Ground Maintenance as instructed by the Farm Manager.
• Perform the Rodent Baiting Program as instructed by the Farm Manager.
• Perform silo readings as instructed by the Farm Manager.
• Operate machinery and farm equipment as required, such as tractors, forklifts, ride-on mowers and rotary hoes etc
• Adhere to all company procedures, Bio-security procedures, FREPA Regulations (for free-range sites), RSPCA Regulations (for RSPCA approved sites), and AW Regulations.
Other skills:
• Positive written and verbal communication skills;
• Advance knowledge in animal husbandry, animal welfare and legislation, poultry production, and OH&S;
• Experience in commercial farming on relevant field is an advantage.