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Piggery Attendant

SunPork Group Toowoomba, Queensland

2nd Year Visa Eligible

Job Description

About SunPork Farms

SunPork Farms is a wholly Australian-owned, integrated pork production enterprise based on more than 40 years of family farming traditions. Our business has grown, developed and now brings together 54,000 sows across 48 sites in three states, representing 20% of Australian pork production and supporting rural communities.

SunPork Farms is committed to animal welfare and the responsible, ethical care of animals to ensure their comfort, health, and welfare. Dedicated specialist veterinary health, nutrition, research, and development teams are committed to the care of our pigs and the production of high quality, sustainable pork.

This is an ongoing ad seeking Piggery Attendants for our Farms in The Toowoomba region and surrounding areas.

What We Offer

By joining us, you will become part of an ever-growing family – passionate about producing the best quality Aussie pork for Aussie plates. At SunPork we provide:

Access to professional learning and development programs
Attractive remuneration
Employee Wellbeing Benefits, including discounts with over 400 retailers
The Opportunity

About the Role

The full-time Piggery Attendant roles will be responsible for undertaking animal husbandry and related tasks to assist with the care and well-being of our livestock

An attractive and competitive wage, coupled with nationally recognised training and professional development, will be offered to the successful applicant.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, the responsibilities of the role include:

Maintaining a high-quality environment for the welfare and well-being of our animals
Meet and maintaining production targets
Move, draft and weigh stock
Care for sick and/or injured animals
Administer medications as required
About you

SunPork Group has established an efficient, highly skilled yet diversified team that is dedicated to producing high quality, sustainable welfare-optimal products.

As a key member of this team, the successful applicant must:

Be committed to upholding the highest levels of animal welfare and bio-security;
Be committed to training and professional development;
Have a positive attitude towards the intrinsic values of trust, integrity, quality, efficiency and innovation;
Availability to work rostered weekends and public holidays;
Be physically fit and able to cope with the physical demands of the role;
Excellent written and verbal communication
Machinery skills would be an advantage

SunPork Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and our recruitment process includes a pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol testing. It is also an expectation of this position that you hold a current drivers licence.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please apply using the link and attach your CV.

Postcode: 4350 (Toowoomba, Queensland)

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  This job vacancy was been posted over 40 days ago, but is still active and currently accepting new applications.

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SunPork Group

Member since: February 2021

Employer's email matches the sunporkgroup.com.au website.

Description:
SunPork Group is dedicated to delivering the finest quality fresh Australian pork to market. We are proud to be the largest Australian farmer owned and operated producer of quality Australian pork products. Employing 1,600+ employees across 52 locations in Australia and NZ.
SunPork is committed to animal welfare and the responsible, ethical care of animals to ensure their comfort, health and welfare. Together with our dedicated specialist veterinary health, nutrition, research and development teams, and farm and production teams, the person in this position is committed to the care of our pigs and the production of high quality, sustainable pork.

Industry:
Farming, Animals & Conservation

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