The benefits
Start: Oct ****
$***** per hour + Pastoral Award - Level 1
Duration: 4years
Monday to Friday day shifts
PPE and uniforms supplied
Full-time work, paid weekly
Job description
Our client is an industry leading poultry breeding company with sophisticated operations located in Hendon, Queensland, and surrounds.
They are currently looking to fill 20 poultry positions across their hatchery sites, with work commencing from October **** Onwards
You are required to work in poultry workplace where dust and the smell of livestock is present.
Not afraid of getting your hands dirty, you will be comfortable working with live and deceased birds; all animals must be handled gently and compassionately.
You will be a team player who is physically fit and more than able to handle heavy lifting.
You will be paid under the Pastoral Award – Level 1, an hourly rate of $***** per hour, with a minimum of 38 hours of work per week.
This will be aligned with the Fair Work Commission's annual reviews, including any increases to the National Minimum Wage and minimum award rates of pay.
You will be offered a 12-month full-time contract, with ongoing employment available for the right person and potential to upskill.
Key duties include:
Working to verbal and/or written instructions and completing any paperwork required
Performing maintenance as requested by the manager in a timely manner
Assisting with the set‐up of sheds for bird receival




Assisting with the unloading of birds as directed by the manager or supervisor
Maintaining accurate counts at all times
Picking up and removing dead birds and recording mortalities on the correct forms
Monitoring shed conditions (e.g. water, lights) and reporting all malfunctionsGrading eggs and completing relevant paperwork according to training procedures
Catching and loading birds safely, mindful of bird welfare at depletion
Assisting in the clean‐out and disinfection of sheds
Observing equipment operation and notifying the Assistant Hatchery Manager of any malfunctions and/or safety issues or concerns
Participating in process improvement and problem solving using continuous improvement methods
Performing all duties in accordance with training procedures
Following all company, biosecurity and animal welfare guidelines
Characteristics and Aptitudes:
To be considered for the roles, it's important you are committed to maintaining animal welfare standards and meet the following criteria:
Comfortable working in a livestock environment
No asthma or dust allergies
Physically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive duties
Able to follow strict biosecurity requirements
Good communication skills and able to follow instructions
Live locally or be happy to relocate to Hendon
Able to follow directions and work unsupervised whilst showing high levels of initiative
A team player and happy working with a multicultural team
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