Proudly owned by Australian Farmers Are you passionate about agriculture and interested in hands-on work in a thriving family-owned agri-business? McLean Farms, located just 30 minutes from Toowoomba, is seeking a dedicated Poultry Laying Shed Hand to join our dynamic team.
About Us McLean Farms is a diversified, family-owned agri-business with a reputation for excellence in livestock and food production. Our operations encompass a range of agricultural activities, including grain, compost, and feed mill production. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and innovative work environment that aligns with our core values and company culture.
About The Role As a Poultry Laying Shed Hand, you will play a vital role in the daily management of our laying farm. This position involves assisting in egg collection, grading, animal husbandry, and maintaining biosecurity standards. You will work closely with the Poultry Laying Supervisor to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
What You'll Do Egg Collection and Grading: Assist in the collection of eggs, ensuring accuracy and efficiency, and grade eggs according to company standards. Animal Husbandry: Support the daily care of poultry, ensuring their nutrition, health, and welfare are maintained. Operational Tasks: Perform feeding, cleaning, and maintenance tasks to keep the farm running smoothly. Compliance and Safety: Adhere to WHS policies and contribute to a safe working environment by following safety protocols. Biosecurity: Follow biosecurity measures to prevent disease spread and participate in regular biosecurity training. Record Keeping: Assist in maintaining records of egg production and grading metrics, as well as reports on bird health and performance. Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on industry trends and work with the team to implement new techniques that improve efficiency and egg quality. What We're Looking For Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels. Attention to Detail: Keen observation and focus on maintaining high standards of quality and care. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to follow instructions and report issues. Proactive Attitude: Willingness to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems. Why McLean Farms? Joining McLean Farms means becoming part of a family-oriented team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. We offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognised, and professional growth is encouraged.
To learn more about McLean Farms and our operations, please visit our website:
Apply Today! To proceed with employment, shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a Pre-employment Functional Assessment and Drug and Alcohol testing.
McLean Farms conducts random drug and alcohol testing across its sites.
You must not have any birds, pigs, or poultry at home, and you must not regularly come into contact with birds, pigs, or poultry in order to work at McLean Farms.
Please ensure that you have read the Bio-Security Document on the right-hand side. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia in order to apply.
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