Welcome to

Woodlands

Based LOCALLY on the Sunshine Coast, Woodlands has been GROWING chickens and eggs whilst maintaining the highest quality and FRESHNESS. Since the 1920’s, Woodlands has helped feed the growing population in south-east Queensland and this still continues today.

Hatchery Supervisor

Posted August 21

About the business

Woodlands Enterprises is a long-standing Sunshine Coast poultry farming business. Please refer to our website www.woodlandsfeed.com.au for more information on the business.

About the role

This is a unique role that requires someone that has experience working at this level previously or looking to take the next step in their poultry career.

The Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of; production, quality assurance, Workplace Health and Safety within the Hatchery so as to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of operations. The incumbent shall ensure that production and customer needs are met on a timely basis. This role is to ensure tasks are carried out daily with the resources provided by the Hatchery Manager or Senior Supervisor.

As this role is critical, the appointed supervisor will be required to participate on the on-call roster to respond to hatchery alarms in a timely manner and will be required to live near the hatchery in Beerwah.

What does a typical day look like?

Your day will start at 4am at our Beerwah Hatchery
Supervise the day-to-day operational requirements of the hatchery to ensure an efficient and effective operation.
Perform monitoring and recording of the hatchery processes.
Supervise the chicken take off and counting, designating chicken numbers to be placed per shed for deliveries.
Supervise the cold room tasks/functions e.g. traying up, grading and preparation of sales orders.
Prepare vaccine for processes (on an as required basis).
Assist hatchery manager in staff supervision.
Perform out of hours Hatchery duties including monitoring of alarms on a rotational 24hour call basis.
Identify / monitor maintenance requirements of the hatchery and notify the hatchery manager.
Monitor consumable stock levels and advise manager when low.
Issue and control Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Hatchery Staff.
Assist with the implementation, development and on-going improvement of the Quality Assurance and Workplace Health and Safety systems.

Who are you?

Previous experience working in a hatchery (is desirable)
Operate multistage and single stage incubators
Professional approach
Ability to work under pressure
Organisational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Confident manner
Positive approach to change
Desirable – HR licence

Requirements

If you meet the above criteria please forward your resume (including your details, previous experience, current referees and copies of qualifications) to: applications@woodlandsfeed.com.au

For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home (ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc). Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Plumber

Posted August 14

Based at Beerwah, we require a qualified plumber to assist in the maintaining the water equipment at Woodlands. The successful applicant should have experience in a wide range of water and heating equipment. Having experience with gas facilities would be an advantage. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside in the local vicinity. For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home ( ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc). Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Electrician

Posted August 5

A progressive Sunshine Coast hinterland company is looking for a qualified Electrician to undertake the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repair, modification, and installation of electrical fixtures in sheds, buildings and other facilities at Woodlands. The successful applicant must be prepared to reside in the local vicinity. For bio-security purposes, you cannot have any avian species at home ( ie birds, chickens, ducks, etc). Please send brief resume and copies of any references to the address below. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

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Maintenance worker

Posted June 28

Woodlands is seeking an experience maintenance worker to maintain a wide range of farm equipment. The successful applicant would be exposed to a wide variety of tasks.

Skills and experience

Candidates should have the following skills and qualifications:

Previous experience maintaining equipment on poultry farms e.g. augers, gearboxes etc is desirable;
Welding experience is essential;
Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
Strong work ethic;
Reliable transport and drivers licence;
Time management skills;

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Over 100 years' experience

Growing freshness locally

Welcome to

Woodlands

our
Farms

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jobs

Hatchery Supervisor

Plumber

Electrician

Maintenance worker

Over 100 years' experience Growing freshness locally

Welcome to Woodlands

ourFarms

eggciting jobs

Hatchery Supervisor

Plumber

Electrician

Maintenance worker

Over 100 years' experience

Growing freshness locally

Welcome to

Woodlands

our
Farms

eggciting

jobs