Hatchery Assistant

Cwt Farms; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award loadings

Work clothes provided

Boots supplied and laundered on site

Job summary

Aviagen Australia Pty Limited is seeking a Hatchery Assistant in Townsville, QLD. The role covers processing area tasks including vaccine room operation and automated vaccine administration to day-old chicks. A steady hand, attention to detail and teamwork are essential for maintaining chick health and biosecurity.

Full-time permanent position with above-award loadings and allowances. On-site work clothes, boots, and laundering provided.

Responsibilities

• Operate vaccine room and mix vaccines for automated administration to day-old chicks.
• Maintain high concentration and precision to ensure chick protection against disease.
• Follow biosecurity standards and shower in/out procedures.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 kg and perform repetitive bending, lifting and twisting.
• Be available to work some weekends, mainly Monday to Friday.

Job description

Job Description

Aviagen is the world's leading poultry breeding company. Through a comprehensive global network of distributors, the group currently delivers day old broiler chick and turkey grandparent and parent stock to over 250 poultry producers in over 130 countries worldwide. Aviagen Australia Pty Limited is part of this exciting company.

Hatchery Assistant - GOULBURN Full time permanent opportunities available. Above award loadings and allowances. Work clothes and boots supplied and laundered on site. We're looking for a Hatchery Assistant to join the team! This role will involve a range of tasks in the processing area including the daily running of the vaccine room mixing vaccine for the automated administration of vaccines to our day-old chicks. This role requires strong concentration, excellent attention to detail and a high level of precision.

You'll need a steady hand, careful technique and the ability to consistently combine and incorporate a number of vaccines accurately and safely, to ensure protection of our chicks against disease is maintained. Must have Reliable and hard-working attitude. Ability to communicate and work well in a team.

Able to comfortably reach above your shoulders, to a height of 190cm The strength to safely lift and carry up to 15kg Able to perform repetitive movements that can include, bending, lifting and twisting Meet Biosecurity standards (no contact with live birds, chickens or pigs) + follow shower in/out procedures. Reliable transport to work Be available to work some weekends, although mainly Monday to Friday.

To be successful in this role you must be fit and healthy and be able to work on your feet all day; combined with the ability to meet biosecurity standards such as not having any outside contact with any live birds, chickens or pigs and also following shower in/out procedures to shower in and out at the beginning and end of each shift. As this is a unique industry, on-the-job training is provided and no prior experience is necessary. The ideal candidate would be available weekdays and also available to commit to working weekends as required.

Work clothes and boots will be supplied and laundered on site. There are many great reasons to join the Aviagen team. Not only are we a successful global company, but we also have a strong commitment to training and the ongoing development of our staff. Permanent wage rates start from $28.92+ with immediate accrual of annual and personal leave. A full-time role is guaranteed a minimum of 38 hours per week. We offer stable ongoing employment and a chance to progress your career, while growing your skill and wage rate.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be notified We play a leading role in feeding the world's future generations. We bring smart, passionate people together and watch amazing things happen! Working at Aviagen presents career opportunities that impact an industry. We encourage people to bring their experience and knowledge and help work on complex issues that will shape the future of the poultry industry.

In an environment that promotes innovation and progressive approaches to problem solving, Aviagen is working today to be ready for what tomorrow may bring. Are you ready for the adventure?

Hatchery Assistant • Townsville, QLD, AU