MATING SHED PIGGERY ATTENDANT

The Opportunity:
 
Expand your career in the pig industry with this opportunity in the MATING SHED of a South Burnett facility.
 
The Benefits:

• Above Award pay rate available depending on the level of experience and skills.
• Normal work hours for a 38-hour week.
• Scheduled weekend overtime.
• Work with a highly experienced team to contribute and learn.
• Relevant on-site training provided.
• Opportunity for career progression.
• Laundering facilities provided for work clothes.

The Employer:
 
The Kewpie Group is an iconic family-owned South Burnett business that has been trading in the local area since 1968 across a diverse range of rural interests including the piggery industry.
 
The opportunities currently being offered are at their Leyton Park mating and farrowing facility approximately a 25-minute drive to Kingaroy.
 
The Employer promotes a high commitment to animal welfare and the responsible, ethical care of animals to ensure their comfort, health and welfare while working closely with dedicated specialist veterinary health, nutrition, and farm teams dedicated to the care of the pigs and the production of high quality, ethical pork.
 
The Duties:
 
Reporting to the Farm Manager, responsibilities will be mainly within the MATING SHED and include:

• Genetics and breeding management.
• Heat detection.
• Artificial Insemination.
• Pregnancy testing
• Pre-farrowing vaccinations
• Consistent monitoring of animals.
• Organising animals for various treatments.
• Maintaining general hygiene and cleanliness of the facility.
• Feeding, monitoring and caring for livestock.
• Adhering to strict quarantine control.
• Displaying considerable judgement and initiative within established principles and practices.

What You Will Need:

• Mating shed experience preferred, although applications will be considered from those with industry experience and a desire to develop the relevant skills.
• A commitment to upholding the highest levels of animal welfare and biosecurity standards.
• Sound communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• The ability to receive and follow directions.
• The ability to work unsupervised.
• A preparedness to work scheduled weekend overtime and on other occasions as demands require.
• A strong team commitment.
• A positive attitude.
• A current driver's licence and reliable transport.
• Relevant rights to work in Australia.

Although not essential, preference will be shown to applicants also able to offer any of the following:

• Relevant industry qualifications.
• Artificial Insemination and mating experience.
• Genetics and breeding management experience.
• Pregnancy testing experience.
• Animal vaccination experience.

Applications:
 
Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website.
 
It is a requirement that applicants are residing in Australia with the relevant rights to work in Australia.
 
Sponsorship arrangements to gain entry into Australia are not available.
 
Enquiries:
 
Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Edson on 0416 725 *** or Bob on 0429 000 ***.
 
 
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