Poultry Worker - Relocation Technician - Millmerran, QLD, AU
About Us – DA Hall Group is a privately‐owned agribusiness operating one of Australia's largest poultry farms. We employ over 350 people and manage a vertically integrated supply chain from chick rearing to egg grading, featuring cage, cage‐free, free‐range and organic systems.
About the Role – You will work quickly, efficiently and cohesively within a team to ensure optimal bird welfare during catching and placing of birds. The role requires very early morning or late evening/night starts. Hours range from 60 to 80 per fortnight and the roster is irregular.
* Safely and efficiently load or unload birds in accordance with established work practices;
* Work closely within a variety of intensive livestock systems;
* Maintain a clean and tidy work environment;
* Other tasks as directed, including shed cleaning or gardening duties.
About You – You will:
* Be physically fit, capable of heavy lifting, stooping, reaching, climbing ladders and pushing trolleys;
* Work with speed and accuracy in a fast‐paced, time‐pressured environment, performing repetitive tasks with a high degree of care;
* Have your own transport and be able to attend farm sites within a 20 km radius of Millmerran;
* Adopt a "can do" attitude and work cooperatively and efficiently to meet daily requirements;
* Be accountable for the work completed;
* Pay attention to detail when completing husbandry and quality assurance tasks.
What else do I need? –
* A passion for agriculture and a genuine interest in working in a rural area;
* Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills;
* A genuine care and concern for animal welfare. No previous bird handling experience is required, but you must be able to work in direct contact with live birds;
* Strict adherence to bio‐security protocols (showering, changing clothes, footwear before entering sites; no jewellery except medical ID);
* Ability to work in dirty or dusty environments and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Compliance – Candidates must be willing to adhere to strict bio‐security requirements and sign the bio‐security agreement. Live birds cannot be kept on or near the job site.
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