Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Our client is an industry leading agribusiness with sophisticated poultry operations located in Goulburn and surrounds.
They are currently looking to fill 10 hatchery assistant positions across their farming sites and grading floor, with work commencing from November 2024 onwards.
You are required to work in a poultry environment 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 Pastoral Award – Level 2, an hourly rate of $28.69 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 between 1-4 years of work with potential to upskill.
Key duties include: Cleaning and disinfection of the hatcheryDe-toeing and vaccinationOperation of Machinery i.e NovatechTransfer, load setters/hatchersCount and grade chicksPrepare chick rooms for hatch dayGeneral routine maintenanceManual transfer of chicks to on trucksCalibration of incubatorsCharacteristics and Aptitudes: To be considered for the roles, it's important you are committed to maintaining animal welfare standards and meet the following criteria:
Knowledge and understanding of the Animal Welfare codesGood understanding of equipment and environmental managementClear communication and reporting skillsAbility to interpret data, data entryGood knowledge and understanding of Health & SafetyNo asthma or dust allergiesPhysically fit and comfortable in carrying out labour intensive dutiesA team player and happy working with a multicultural team #J-18808-Ljbffr