Pig Farm Assistant

23 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Queally Group Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Farms

Job Purpose
Assist with all daily aspects of the Nursery & Finishing section which includes: providing individual sow and piglet care; following herd health guidelines; and maintaining accurate records to achieve optimal production outcomes and high standards of animal welfare

Reports To
Section Coordinator / Animal Care Technician – Lead

Key Responsibilities
Salary: €34,000

Hour of Work: 39

Location: Fenor Farms, Matthewstown, Co Waterford, X91 E729

Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform required daily tasks in the Nursery & Finishing sections
  • Ensure that pigs have access to feed and water at all times
  • Monitor pigs daily for health issues and treat according to the Animal Care Plan
  • Assist with weekly movement of pigs from the nursery to finishing sections
  • Assist with selection and loading of finished market pigs and replacement gilts
  • Monitor room environments, including temperature and air quality
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene within the section
  • Remove deceased pigs and dispose of appropriately
  • Maintain and update all section records, including MetaFarms, worksheets, and door charts
  • Provide assistance to the Farrowing & Lactation section on weaning days
  • Assist with room preparation, including tear down, power washing, disinfection, and setup
  • Perform section preventative maintenance, conduct regular facility and equipment checks, and carry out basic repairs
  • Assist other sections as directed by the Production Manager
  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions as scheduled
  • Maintain consistent and punctual attendance
  • Follow all Fenor Farms production, health and safety, and biosecurity policies
  • Ensure animals are treated humanely and in compliance with the Animal Health and Welfare Act

Skills / Qualifications / Experience

  • Requires intermediate English-language competency (reading, writing, conversational)
  • Flexibility to work weekend on a rotational roster
  • Basic technology skills to enter production data on a smartphone or tablet app
  • Previous experience in animal care preferred
  • Ability to follow animal care protocols and farm operating standards
  • Strong attention to detail and reliable record-keeping habits
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and follow direction
  • Self-motivated, dependable, and committed to animal welfare

  • Physically capable of manual tasks, including:

  • Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching

  • Climbing gates up to 1 metre in height
  • Lifting, carrying, and moving items up to 20 kg

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

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