General Farm Hand Job in Clifton Queensland.

 

 

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The Benefits

• Start: ASAP
• $21.86 per hour + Pastoral Award – Level 1
• Duration: 12 months
• Working in animal welfare
• Physical, hands-on work
• Work in a team environment

Job Description

Our client is an industry leading poultry breeding company with sophisticated operations located in Clifton, Queensland, and surrounds. They are currently looking to fill 50 poultry positions across their farming sites in Queensland.

You are required to work in 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 the Pastoral Award – Level 1, at an hourly rate of $21.86 per hour, and 1 year contract with an average minimum of 38 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Work to verbal and/ or written instructions and complete any paperwork required
• Perform maintenance as requested from the manager in a timely manner.
• Assist with the set up of sheds for bird receival.
• Assist with the un-load of birds as directed by the manager or supervisor.
• To be responsible for accurate counting always.
• Pick up, remove dead birds and record mortalities on correct forms
• Monitor shed conditions (ex: water, lights, ect) and report all malfunctions
• Grade eggs and fill in relevant paper work according to training procedures.
• Perform all duties in accordance with training procedures.
• To catch and load birds in a safe manner mindful of bird welfare at depletion.
• Assist in the cleanout and disinfection of the sheds

Key Skills & Experience

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 Bio Security requirements

Choose Agri Labour Australia

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Agri Labour Australia is an award-winning Australian company with clients in every State and Territory. Proudly representing major agribusiness, large primary producers, rural operators and local farmers – we are more than a recruitment agency. Founded on our firsthand knowledge of the land and dedicated to the ongoing success of our client’s businesses and our candidate’s careers, you can rely on us for expertise, advice and support.

If you believe you’re a great fit for the role, click ‘Apply Now’.