Hatchery Assistant — Early AM Shifts, Training & Growth

APG Workforce; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Career progression

Multiple positions available

Potential for permanent employment

Job summary

APG Workforce is seeking Hatchery Assistants for a Poultry Hatchery in Mareeba. The role requires early morning starts, flexibility for shifts, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Wages start at AUD 33.11 per hour with a daily attendance bonus of AUD 5, and hours are up to 20–30 per week.

Shifts are scheduled Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri from 6am. Training is provided with opportunities for career progression and potential permanent employment for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have own transport and valid driver’s licence.
• Residing in Mareeba or surrounding areas (not Cairns).
• No birds, chickens or pigs at residence.
• Be fit and healthy.
• Great numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Counting hatched chicks.
• Sorting eggs and stock rotation.
• Cleaning transporter baskets.
• Heavy lifting may be involved.
• General site cleaning.
• Operating a gurney.

Skills

Flexibility

Numeracy

Punctuality

Job description

APG Workforce is seeking Hatchery Assistants for a Poultry Hatchery in Mareeba. The role requires early morning starts, flexibility for shifts, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Wages start at AUD 33.11 per hour with a daily attendance bonus of AUD 5, and hours are up to 20–30 per week.

Shifts are scheduled Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri from 6am. Training is provided with opportunities for career progression and potential permanent employment for the right candidate.