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Farm Hand

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Gawler Full-day Full-time

Description:

Poultry Farm Hands – Tailem Bend

We are currently seeking a motivated farm hand to join our team at our location just a short 15-minute drive East of Murray Bridge, South Australia. We are offering casual positions with approximately 25-35 hours per week leading to permanent full-time in the future. Some weekend work, public holidays and unplanned hours of work will be required.

Experience not essential but is an advantage. Successful candidate will be provided with on-the-job training.

Duties include:

  • Maintain RSPCA standards of animal care and welfare.
  • Perform all checks and tasks indicated on the shed checklist before leaving each shed.
  • Set up sheds ready for placement, assist in the placement of day-old chickens, and final clean out of sheds.
  • Assist in catching operations as instructed by Farm Manager.
  • Carry out maintenance as instructed by Farm Manager.
  • Carry out general housekeeping and ground maintenance as instructed by Farm Manager.
  • Perform the rodent baiting program as instructed by Farm Manager.
  • Operate machinery and farm equipment as required, such as tractors, forklifts, and rotary hoes.

Other skills:

  • Good time management, reliable, honest, punctual, and hard working.
  • Ability to work well in a team and independently.
  • Positive attitude and good work ethic.
  • Physically fit and healthy.
  • Ability to understand, correctly interpret and follow instructions, procedures, and information.
  • Good communication skills.

Required:

  • Must reside within a half-hour drive of Tailem Bend, South Australia 5260.
  • Reliable transport and Driver's Licence.
  • Meet Biosecurity requirements - Do not have any pet birds, chickens, other poultry, or pigs at your residence.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $23.55 – $29.44 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Schedule:

  • Public holidays
  • Rotating roster
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Christmas bonus
  • Overtime pay
  • Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

  • Do you live in Tailem Bend, South Australia 5260 or Murray Bridge, South Australia 5253?

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

3 Apr 2024;   from: uworkin.com

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