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Salary COMPANY NAME - WOHLFAHRT CHOOKS PTY LTD
ABN - 59 651 247 326
JOB TITLE - Poultry Farmer
SALARY - $75,000 - $80,000
WORK TYPE - Full-time Position
LOCATION - CAIRNS QLD 4870
DUTIES:
• Managing the breeding and raising chickens to produce meat and eggs
• Overseeing and managing breeding, feeding and nutrition programs for livestock
• Examines chickens for evidence of disease and growth rate to determine effectiveness of medication and feeding programs.
• Providing water, and providing and growing pastures and fodder crops to maintain livestock health and conditions
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities including the provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as fences, sheds, pens, water supply systems and irrigation infrastructure
• Control the sale, purchase and transportation of poultry and produce
• Managing operating procedures, methods of stock control, record keeping and reporting to management team
• Follow safety, hygiene and biosecurity legislation, codes of practice relevant to the operation and how they are applied effectively.
• Recommends changes in facilities, equipment, and medication to improve production, based on knowledge of poultry farming, hatchery operations and processing
• Carry out laboratory testing of diseased chickens, feeds, and supplements or gathers samples and takes them to plant laboratory for analysis.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
• Previously work in a similar role is necessary
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• At least 2 years’ work experience in the sector
