Our business is seeking a diligent and responsible individual to fill a role as an assistant in our hatchery operation.
About the Position
The successful applicant will be responsible for performing various tasks including coolroom duties, egg transfers, sorting hatched chicks, and cleaning. They will also maintain quality control by inspecting eggs and chicks to ensure they meet the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Coolroom Operations: Assist with daily coolroom duties including receiving and storing products.
* Egg Handling: Transfer eggs to incubators, sort hatched chicks, and maintain accurate records of production.
* Housekeeping: Clean and maintain equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with animal handling and safety regulations.
* Quality Control: Inspect eggs and chicks to ensure they meet quality standards.
Requirements
* Working Rights: Possess valid working rights in Australia.
* Location: Ideally suited to candidates living in or around Gawler area.
* Availability: Must be available for afternoon and night shifts, including weekends and overtime.
* Transportation: Own a vehicle and hold a current driver's license.
* Physical Fitness: Have excellent physical fitness to handle repetitive, physically demanding tasks.
* Comfort with Raw Poultry: Be comfortable working with raw poultry products.
* Refrigerated Environment: Able to work effectively in a refrigerated environment.
* Previous Experience: Previous experience in a factory setting is highly regarded.
* Safety Focus: Strong emphasis on safety with good knowledge of safe work practices.
* Positive Attitude: Demonstrate a positive, energetic, and hardworking attitude.
It is essential that you or anyone in your household does not currently work in a poultry processing environment to be considered for this role.