We are looking for ten Poultry Workers to work at our poultry catching operations across multiple farm sites in Auckland. This role involves catching birds, ensuring all animal welfare, and health & safety standards are maintained, and supporting operational efficiency.

You will be guaranteed a minimum of 40-45 hours per week, working on a full-time basis. The hourly pay would be between $25.00 - $27.00. 

About the role:

  • The Job includes travelling between different sites with your team, where you are required to handle live poultry wearing appropriate gear provided by the company.
  • Transportation will be provided from our site in Auckland, and you will travel to different farms around the Auckland region with your team.
  • You will be placing the live birds in crates/modules using the correct technique and adhering to the code of welfare under the Animal welfare act (full training provided) , full modules are then loaded on to our truck and trailers by the fork hoist operator.
  • When the truck and trailer is fully loaded, the truck driver delivers the load to our customers requested site.
  • This job requires you to follow the procedures under the site managers instructions, site rules to be always followed.
  • Night shift/early morning 5 days a week, your week starts on a Sunday night or Monday morning and finishes on Friday. Additional work might be required from time to time and this may include Saturday/Sunday work.  
  • Full time work, minimum of 40 - 45 average weekly hours.
  • The role is physically demanding (lifting and bending) and all staff are provided with relevant PPE/ Safety equipment.
  • Training will be provided on site for catching procedures and overall workplace safety.

 

What you will bring to Alderson Poultry Transport:

  • Be healthy and physically fit
  • Must be reliable
  • Ability to work well in a team environment
  • Poultry handling experience is preferred but not essential
  • Have reliable transport to work

 

Alderson Poultry Transport are committed to providing a safe working environment. You will be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You also need the legal right to work in New Zealand.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Do you have NZ residency or a valid work visa?
  • Do you have a current Police check (Criminal Record Check) for employment?
  • Would you be okay with undergoing a pre-employment alcohol and drug test?
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