Duck Hatchery Technician - Early Mornings, Weekends

Pepe's Ducks; Sydney; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepe's Ducks in Mulgrave, NSW is seeking a Hatchery Assistant to support our breeding program. The role requires early starts, physical work, and a willingness to work weekends in a busy hatchery environment.

You will be responsible for loading and packing eggs and ducklings for local transport, as well as handling and grading fertile eggs for hatching. Training is provided, and experience with live poultry is preferred.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift up to 10 kg repeatedly.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Comfortable working with live poultry.

Responsibilities

• Load and pack eggs and ducklings for local transport.
• Handle and grade fertile eggs for hatching.
• Sort and grade eggs and day-old poultry.
• Operate modern automated equipment.
• Clean and sanitise incubators, hatchers and equipment.

Skills

Lifting stamina

Live poultry handling

Teamwork

Weekend availability

Tools

Automated hatchery equipment

Job description

Pepe's Ducks in Mulgrave, NSW is seeking a Hatchery Assistant to support our breeding program. The role requires early starts, physical work, and a willingness to work weekends in a busy hatchery environment.

You will be responsible for loading and packing eggs and ducklings for local transport, as well as handling and grading fertile eggs for hatching. Training is provided, and experience with live poultry is preferred.