Free Range Poultry Hand

McLean Farms; Pittsworth; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean Farms in Pittsworth, Queensland, is seeking a Free-Range Poultry Hand to join our team for day-to-day care of our birds and operation of free-range sheds.

Your duties will include collecting eggs, monitoring health and welfare, checking feed and lighting, cleaning sheds, and assisting with bird placements and shed preparation while following strict biosecurity and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Reliable attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work with livestock in an agricultural environment.
• Commitment to workplace safety and biosecurity procedures.

Responsibilities

• Care for birds and assist with day-to-day husbandry.
• Collect floor and system eggs as part of duties.
• Monitor bird health and welfare, and report issues.
• Check feed, water, and lighting systems regularly.
• Clean sheds and maintain equipment; perform general grounds work.
• Assist with bird placements, removals and shed preparation.
• Follow biosecurity, animal welfare and food safety requirements.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Livestock handling

Biosecurity awareness

Job description

McLean Farms is a family-owned agricultural business based in Pittsworth, Queensland.

We are currently looking for a Free-Range Poultry Hand to join our team.

About the Role

As a Free-Range Poultry Hand, you will assist with the day-to-day care of our birds and the operation of our free-range poultry sheds.

Duties include:

• Collecting floor and system eggs
• Monitoring bird health and welfare
• Checking feed, water and lighting systems
• Cleaning sheds and maintaining equipment
• Carrying out general maintenance and grounds work
• Assisting with bird placements, removals and shed preparation
• Following biosecurity, food safety and animal welfare requirements

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A reliable attitude and strong work ethic
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to work with livestock in an agricultural environment
• A commitment to following workplace safety and biosecurity procedures

What We Offer

• Full-time, ongoing employment
• A supportive team environment
• On-the-job training
• Stable employment with a well-established family business

To learn more about McLean Farms, visit www.mcleanfarms.au.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Due to our strict biosecurity requirements, applicants must not own or regularly have contact with birds, pigs or poultry.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment functional assessment and drug and alcohol screening.