Hatchery Process Workers Permanent full-time, located in Allora, QLD

Darwalla Group; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary beverages and freshfruit

Free onsite parking

Uniform and safety gear provided

Health and safety focused

Job summary

Darwalla Group's Allora Hatchery in Queensland is hiring motivated team members to join our state‑of‑the‑art chick hatchery. You will engage in egg setting and transfer, chick take‑off and processing, and various cleaning duties, starting on 5:30am for four 9.5‑hour days with three days off each week.

No prior experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. A health check is required before an offer, biosecurity rules apply, and a six‑month commitment is requested; weekend work may

Qualifications

• Must be committed for a minimum of 6 months
• Physically able to stand for long periods
• Must pass a health check before offer

Responsibilities

• Engage in egg setting and transfer
• Chick take-off and processing; cleaning duties

Skills

Hardworking

Physically fit

Team player

English communication

Job description

Become a vital part of our dynamic team at the cutting-edge hatchery in Australia, where we specialise in hatching adorable baby chicks!

• No prior experience needed – we offer comprehensive training
• Enjoy permanent full-time positions starting at $30.61 per hour
• Work 4 x 9.5-hour days, with start times of 5:30am. You'll be done in the early afternoon and get to enjoy three days off each week! There may be opportunities for additional hours beyond the regular schedule. Weekend work may be required.
• Physical fitness & a willingness to do hard work is a must
• Please do not apply unless you are committed to working with us for a minimum of 6 months

Benefits Of Working At Allora Hatchery

• Indulge in complimentary tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit
• Take advantage of free onsite parking in a secure carpark
• Prioritise health and safety with our dedicated commitment
• Uniform provided and essential safety equipment

About The Position

Darwalla is on the lookout for motivated team members to join our state-of-the‑art chicken Hatchery in Allora, conveniently situated between Toowoomba and Warwick.

Successful candidates will engage in various tasks, including egg setting and transfer, chick take-off and processing, and various cleaning duties. The role demands physical strength, fitness, and good health. You'll need to undergo a health check before getting a job offer to make sure you can handle the job requirements.

Bio‑Security And Standards

Due to strict biosecurity and animal welfare standards in the poultry industry, so all employees are restricted from keeping pet birds, poultry and pigs and residing with others who work at other poultry or involved with pig farming/hunting. The Hatchery follows a shower‑in, shower‑out protocol.

Skills & Qualities

• Compliance with bio‑security requirements
• Hardworking and reliable
• Physically fit with the ability to stand all day
• Positive attitude and team-oriented
• Tolerance for working in a dusty and noisy poultry environment (safety equipment provided)
• Willingness and ability to work safely
• Good communication skills with a clear understanding of English, both written and oral
• Previous experience in factory, production, or farming is advantageous, but all necessary training will be provided.
• looking for long term employee
• Car and Licence as no public transport

About Darwalla

As a fourth‑generation family business with a 90+‑year history, Darwalla has been dedicated to producing quality chickens. Our farms are strategically located in Mt Cotton, the Redlands, on the Darling Downs, and Lockyer Valley. At Darwalla, safety is a top priority, and we deeply care for our people.