General Assistant at Daybreak Farms

Location: Merinovlakte(3), Hatchery(3)
Division: Breeders & Hatchery

DAYBREAK FARMS requires the services of a suitably qualified,well-motivated and results driven candidate to be appointed in-the above-mentioned vacant position.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 1-2 Years within a manufacturing industry.
• Good communication skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Team player
• Attention to detail and highly motivated.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Duties include but not limited to the following:

• Point of laying preparation
• Follow correct egg collection procedure according to SOP.
• Ensure all eggs are collected regularly to limit breakages.
• Depleting chicks during night shift.
• Manage nest boxes.
• Selection of injured and unhealthy birds from the main flock to the cullpen and record.
• Report egg shortages to the Supervisors.
• Receive chicks from rearing during nightshift.
• Receive male feed and shaving from service and distribute it accordingly.
• Grading eggs as per standard..
• Transfer eggs from setters to hatchers.
• Hatch take-off as per standard.
• Work as directed by Supervisors.
• Maintain good hygiene and bio-security.
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and regulations.