Hatchery Process Worker

About the Role

Join our innovative hatchery team in Allora, Queensland, a cutting-edge facility specialised in hatching chicks. This permanent full-time position involves various hatchery tasks essential to the process of egg setting, chick processing, and maintaining hygiene through cleaning activities.

Working Hours and Salary

The position offers a wage starting from $30.61 per hour with a work schedule of four days per week, each consisting of 9.5-hour shifts beginning at 5:30 AM. This schedule allows finishing early afternoon with three days off weekly. Additional hours and weekend work may occasionally be requested.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct egg setting and transfer operations.
• Manage chick take-off and processing procedures.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance duties within the hatchery.

Candidate Requirements

• Physically fit and capable of standing throughout the day.
• Must pass health screening to confirm fitness for the role.
• Committed to a minimum tenure of six months.
• Adherence to strict biosecurity standards, including restrictions on keeping pet birds, poultry or pigs and limitations regarding residence with others involved in poultry or pig farming.
• Acceptance and compliance with biosecurity protocols, including shower-in shower-out procedures.
• Reliable, hardworking, with the ability to work well in a team setting.
• Comfortable working in a dusty, noisy environment with provided safety gear.
• Good communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Prior experience in factory, production, or farming roles is favorable but not essential due to training provided.
• Applicants must have a driver's license and a car as no public transport options are available.

Perks and Benefits

• Complimentary tea, coffee, milk, and fresh fruit available onsite.
• Secure free parking on premises.
• Provision of uniform and essential safety equipment to ensure health and safety standards.

About Darwalla

Darwalla is a family-owned business with over 90 years of history focused on quality chicken production. Operating several farms in Queensland, the company prioritizes employee safety and well-being.