Hatchery Driver

Hazeldenes; City of Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazeldenes in Bendigo, Victoria, is seeking a reliable Hatchery Driver to safely collect eggs from breeder farms and deliver day-old chicks from the hatchery to broiler farms. The role involves 80% driving and 20% loading/unloading, with a focus on safe handling, timely deliveries, and accurate record keeping.

You will be responsible for keeping vehicles clean, complying with road rules, fatigue management, and ensuring all licence requirements are current.

Job description

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.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Timely delivery.
• 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.