Hatchery Driver

Hazeldenes Chicken Farm; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazeldenes Chicken Farm is seeking a Hatchery Driver to support egg collection from breeder farms and delivery of day-old chicks to hatchery or farms. The role balances driving duties with loading tasks and requires careful handling of poultry products.

Applicants should hold a valid licence and be prepared to follow safety and animal welfare guidelines in daily operations across our regional Victorian sites.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid driving licence.
• Experience with livestock or poultry facilities is preferred.
• Ability to lift and move boxes and crates as part of daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Role is typically 80% driving and 20% loading/unloading of eggs and day‑old chicks.
• Safe unloading of eggs and chicks and pallet transfer with accurate counts.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, well-maintained, and compliant with safety rules.
• Adhere to animal welfare guidelines and report damages or issues promptly.

Skills

Driving

Loading/Unloading

Licence requirements

Safety compliance

Job description

With over 80 years of proud history, Hazeldenes is more than just a name in poultry — we’re a trusted household brand driven by innovation, quality, and community. From our humble beginnings in Kangaroo Flat to our world-class operations across regional Victoria, we’ve built a legacy powered by passionate people.

At Hazeldenes, you’ll be part of a diverse team doing extraordinary things — whether it’s on the farm, in production, or behind the scenes in engineering, logistics, and beyond. We value every background, every skillset, and every individual who contributes to our success.

Grow your career. Be part of something bigger. Join Hazeldenes.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE:

Hatchery Driver is responsible for the safe collection of eggs from breeder farms and Delivery of Day-old chicks from Hatchery to Broiler Farms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role should be typically an 80% driving and 20% loading unloading of Egg and Day old chicks.

Truck & Driving

• Loading eggs from trolleys onto truck at farm – unloading eggs at hatchery.
• Loading and unloading of Day-old chicks from company vehicles on farm.
• Ensure the inside of trucks are kept clean & tidy.
• Follow road rules and drive in a safe manner at all times
• Follow basic fatigue management guidelines.
• Ensure all licence requirements are kept valid.

Delivery of product

• Safe unloading of Eggs and chicks from the truck.
• Ensure pallet transfer or exchange is completed and monitor numbers.
• Ensure animal welfare.
• Notify damages or threats immediately.

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may change from time to time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks as directed by management.