Hatchery Driver (Despatch)

Hazeldene's; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazeldene's in Bendigo, Victoria is seeking a Hatchery Driver to safely collect eggs from breeder farms and deliver day-old chicks from the hatchery to broiler farms in a reliable, efficient manner.

The role involves roughly 80% driving and 20% loading/unloading, with a focus on keeping trucks clean, complying with road rules, and ensuring timely deliveries while maintaining animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's licence and abide by road rules.
• Experience with loading/unloading eggs or poultry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Loading eggs from trolleys onto the truck at the farm and unloading eggs at the hatchery.
• Loading and unloading 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.

Skills

Driving

Loading/Unloading

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.