Hatcheryman at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• “RCL FOODS is a passion-led business. Do you want to be part of a growing and enthusiastic company working towards an ambition to offer more food to more people, more often?” The KZN Hatchery team is on the hunt for Hatcheryman to join the food division with a direct report to the Hatchery Foreman.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12.
• 1 year’s relevant laying farm experience.
• Good verbal communication, numerical and interpersonal skills.
• Hatchery experience would be an added advantage.
• Ability to cope well while under pressure.
• Physically able to work.
• Adherence to Bio-Security and other rules.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• A self-starter.
• Team player.
• Willing to work a continuous operation.
• Good attention for detail.
• Clean, tidy and punctual and of sober habits.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Mortality – to strive for the lowest possible mortality % by means of egg quality and selection.
• Adhere to chick grading procedures thereby ensuring quality chicks and low mortality.
• Adhering to procedures thereby ensuring high levels of hygiene.
• Ensure that the egg grading procedures are followed to ensure quality eggs are provided.
• Transfer of eggs.
• Cleaning of setters.
• Doing hatchery checks.
• Attending to broiler.
• Cleaning and other assigned manual tasks.
• Housekeeping.