Factory Supervisor Permanent Full-Time, Located In Allora, Qld

Description:

Looking for the next step in your career
Work in the most modern hatchery in Australia, hatching chicks as part of our
dedicated team
Located in Allora - 25 minutes from Warwick and 45 minutes from Toowoomba
Permanent full-time Work 4 days & have 3 days off $85,000 plus superannuation Extensive training provided Uniform and relevant safety equipment provided Applicants must have full work rights in Australia (sorry, not suitable for students or working holiday visa holders)
About The Role
Darwalla is seeking motivated Supervisor to work in our modern chicken hatchery,
located in Allora, between Toowoomba & Warwick. The hatchery can operate 7 days
per week, but you will generally be required to work a minimum of 38 hours per week,
over 4 days/week with 5.30am starts. Applicants should have a flexible approach to
changing work times/days and working overtime as and when production requires, so
having your own reliable transport is a must.
The successful candidates will be required to carry out a wide range of tasks
including effective supervision of a team, daily duties allocation, data entry, accurate
preparation and completion of production documentation, egg setting and transfer,
chick take-off and processing, vaccine preparation, and various cleaning jobs. The
work will be quite physical, so applicants must be fit and healthy. A pre-employment
medical will be undertaken.
The successful candidates will perform Hatchery “On Call” out of hours duties for 1
full week on the rotational basis, this will require you to stay in close proximity to the
Hatchery at all times while on call (maximum 5 minutes drive). If required
accommodation will be provided whilst on call.
The poultry industry has very strict bio-security and animal welfare standards, so all
employees are restricted from keeping pet birds, poultry and pigs and residing with
others who work at other poultry or involved with pig farming/hunting. The hatchery is
a shower-on, shower-off facility.
Skills & Experience
The Successful candidate will have the following attributes:
Meet bio-security requirements Have good computer/IT skills and be capable of performing accurate calculationsBe good communicator, with a good understanding of English, both written & oralBe able to handle pressure well and stay calm in any situationBe able to learn quickly and follow set standards and expectationsBe reliable, with excellent attendance record and work ethicsHard workingHave a positive attitude and be approachableBe a team player who is happy to undertake different tasksHave a tolerance to working with poultry, in an environment which can be dusty and noisy (safety equipment provided)Have good attention to detailHave the ability and willingness to work safelyPrevious experience in management, factory, production or farming is an advantage, but all training is provided.
About Darwalla
Darwalla has a diverse workforce and welcomes applicants who are as passionate as we are about producing quality chickens. As a fourth-generation family business, Darwalla started producing chickens for almost 90 years in Mt Cotton, with farms now located in the Redlands, on the Darling Downs and in the Lockyer Valley. Safety is a priority of ours and we look after our people. You will be provided with extensive training, uniform & relevant safety equipment. If you meet the above criteria and you’re interested in joining the team at Darwalla, we want to hear from you! We are not asking for a resume from you. Simply complete the application process.
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