Egg Production & Poultry Care Associate

McLean Farms; Pittsworth; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean Farms, located about 30 minutes from Toowoomba, seeks a Poultry Laying Shed Hand to join our family-owned agri-business. You will assist in egg collection, grading, and daily poultry care on a busy laying farm, working with the Poultry Laying Supervisor to meet high standards.

You will follow biosecurity and WHS protocols, perform feeding, cleaning and maintenance, and help maintain records while staying proactive about improving egg quality and farm efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in poultry farming or similar hands-on agricultural work.
• Ability to follow WHS policies and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Egg Collection and Grading: assist in collecting and grading eggs to company standards.
• Animal Husbandry: support daily poultry care including nutrition, health, and welfare.
• Operational Tasks: perform feeding, cleaning and maintenance to keep the farm running smoothly.
• Compliance and Safety: adhere to WHS policies and safety protocols.
• Biosecurity: follow biosecurity measures and participate in training.
• Record Keeping: assist in maintaining production and health records.
• Continuous Improvement: stay informed on industry trends to improve efficiency and egg quality.

Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Job description

McLean Farms, located about 30 minutes from Toowoomba, seeks a Poultry Laying Shed Hand to join our family-owned agri-business. You will assist in egg collection, grading, and daily poultry care on a busy laying farm, working with the Poultry Laying Supervisor to meet high standards.

You will follow biosecurity and WHS protocols, perform feeding, cleaning and maintenance, and help maintain records while staying proactive about improving egg quality and farm efficiency.