Hatchery Driver (Heavy Combination)

Hazeldenes Chicken; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazeldenes, an established Australian poultry producer, is seeking a Hatchery Driver to join Bendigo operations. The role centers on safe egg collection from breeder farms and delivering Day-old chicks to broiler farms, with a strong emphasis on safety and animal welfare.

You’ll work in a dynamic, locally-based team across farming, production and logistics, following road safety rules, maintaining clean trucks, and ensuring accurate record keeping and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.

If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team and contribute to a proudly Australian success story, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people of all abilities.

Learn more about us:

www.hazeldenes.com.au

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HR Team – Hazeldenes