Hatchery Assistant

Posted:

30/09/2025

Closing Date:

30/10/2025

Job Type:

Casual

Location:

QLD - McKees Hill

Job Category:

Farm & Hatcheries

We've been proudly bringing joy to tables and smiles to faces with the delicious food we've been crafting for over 100 years.

A large part of our strong growth and success is because we're always looking for new ways to do things and thinking about how we can create a better, more sustainable future world together.

Our success as an industry leader in providing deliciously good food means we can continue to invest in our future as we work towards becoming Australia and New Zealand's first choice for poultry.

Job Description

Your Opportunity to Join our Team

As a Hatchery Assistant at Inghams, you will play a vital role in supporting the Mckees Hills team in NSW. This Casual position in the Farms & Hatchery department offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the operations of our hatchery.

This role will be for 6am start, 3-4 days per week (including Saturdays).

Benefits

• Immediate start
• Onsite Parking
• Great employee benefits including product discounts, travel discounts + more
• Opportunity for future permanent employment
• Great job security with an ASX listed and stable company
• The health, safety and wellbeing of our people is ou highest priority
• Fast paced and team focused environment
• Consistent hours provided weekly

Daily Tasks

• Assisting with the general operation of the hatchery
• Monitoring and maintaining optimal environmental conditions for egg incubation
• Carrying out regular checks on equipment and reporting any issues
• Handling and moving eggs and chicks with care and precision
• Contributing to the health and welfare of poultry by following established protocols
• Working collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient hatchery processes
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards within the hatchery environment

You Will Bring to This Role

• Previous experience working in a hatchery or similar agricultural environment
• Understanding of animal husbandry practices, particularly in poultry
• Ability to follow strict biosecurity protocols and health & safety regulations
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Good physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Familiarity with basic maintenance of hatchery equipment and facilities

We're looking for people who are curious, caring, courageous and committed to join us. People who want to contribute their best work every single day and continue delivering delicious food that's… Always Good.