Position Overview & Specifications

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title Farm Worker - Broilers LocationResponsible to Farm Manager

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Key Role Objectives

Assist and support with the day to day duties on the farm, ensuring that the stock produced is of the highest standards and meets the required specification in terms of welfare, weight, quality and cost efficiency.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Walk houses picking up all fallen stock and cull all birds that do not come up to

Hook 2 Sisters standard in welfare or confirmation

Bag up all fallen stock and culls
Transfer all fallen stock and culls to dedicated bins and lock
Complete all record cards as required by Farm Manager
Adjust ventilation according to Company standards
Keep meal houses clean and tidy
Daily tidying and cleaning of staff canteen
Assist management with preparing for catch
Assist with preparation for chick up. At times it may be necessary to assist in the tipping of chicks
Assist with minor farm maintenance, painting etc
Assist in the running of the generator and testing of the alarm system
Complete all daily tasks with farm bio security paramount
Communicate any problems found when walking the house to Farm Manager or Assistant Farm Manager
Bed up wet litter as required
Ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety Policy
Ensure the correct protective clothing (PPE) is used for tasks undertaken
Ensure site security is maintained at all times
A flexible approach will be necessary as this role will necessitate working at weekends with some early morning and late evening work
Undertake job related training as required
Undertake any other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the position