Poultry Barn Sanitation & Manure Operator

Ellerslie Farms; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term employment

Growing agribusiness

Rural environment

Job summary

Ellerslie Farms in the Darling Downs region of Queensland seeks hands-on farm workers to join the team on a rotating roster. You will work efficiently and cohesively within a team to ensure the safe operation of equipment and the upkeep of sheds and facilities.

Key duties include manure removal, shed cleaning, recording observations, and reporting issues to the Farm Manager while strictly upholding biosecurity standards across the farm.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, physically fit and able to perform manual tasks.
• Ability to follow strict biosecurity and safety procedures.
• Experience in poultry or agriculture environments is advantageous.
• Basic mechanical awareness or equipment handling experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Remove manure from sheds using designated equipment.
• Clean and maintain shed surrounds by shovelling and sweeping spills.
• Inspect manure quality and report findings to the Farm Manager.
• Record and report leaking drinker nipples and location details.
• Monitor manure belts for tension and operation; report faults.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on manure trucks and keep cabins clean.
• Adhere to quarantine and biosecurity standards across the farm.

Skills

Attention to detail

Biosecurity procedures

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Poultry/agriculture experience

Mechanical awareness

HR/HC driver licence

Job description

Ellerslie Farms in the Darling Downs region of Queensland seeks hands-on farm workers to join the team on a rotating roster. You will work efficiently and cohesively within a team to ensure the safe operation of equipment and the upkeep of sheds and facilities.

Key duties include manure removal, shed cleaning, recording observations, and reporting issues to the Farm Manager while strictly upholding biosecurity standards across the farm.