Poultry Farmer

Applicants must be physically fit and willing to learn.
Applicants must pass pre-employment drug test and have no criminal record

Applicants must have:

• 2 years relevant experience
• Must have a driver licence

Key Responsibilities The above position shall: -

• Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of the chickens
• Organising and conducting chicken farming operations such as catching livestock and sterilising machines
• Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds and cages; controlling pests
• Regularly check and maintain records of bird welfare, health, and livestock husbandry practices.
• Carefully rear chickens from all ages.
• Help in the day to day running of the chicken farm to ensure it is operational at all times required.
• Carry out chicken husbandry
• Physically fit to adhere to the daily routine required to farm meat chickens
• Competent at Completing feed mixing, crushing, auger, tractor driving Reliable
• Effective communicator Team Player be able to work with others to ensure the farm is running effectively and efficiently.
• Adhere to all health and food safety regulations and policies
• May select, train and supervise staff and contractors

Health & Safety

• Company health and safety procedures are followed at all times
• Safe work practices are observed at all times, ensuring your personal safety and the safety of others is never compromised
• Safety equipment is used and PPE worn wherever required
• Work is performed safely at all times
• Workplace hazards are reported promptly, including any faulty equipment Accidents and near misses are reported immediately, wherever possible

Other duties

• Other duties are performed as required in accordance with operational requirements
• Flexibility and willingness to perform a variety of tasks is demonstrated Standards and procedures are adhered to at all times Key Performance Indicators Internal & external communication skills. Following Food & Health & Safety protocol Ensure the product is farmed appropriately according to organic protocol.
• Ensuring farm is in good working order and maintained. Advising management when jobs are completed in a timely manner. Successful mixing of feed and feeding the chickens Ensuring company machinery is operated and maintained correctly