Breeder Catching Leading Hand
Core
Managing a crew to catch, move, and release breeder birds between farms, collect end-of-life birds, and perform full shed cleanouts.
Role type
Senior IC poultry breeder catcher (leading hand)
Builds
Poultry supply chain operations for Inghams
Domain
Agriculture + Poultry farming
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
physical stamina, crew management, animal handling, biosecurity compliance, shed cleaning, health & safety adherence
Preferred skills
poultry experience, resilience in wet conditions, flexibility with irregular shifts
Responsibilities
Catching, moving, and releasing breeder birds between farms; Assisting with stock transfer from rearing to production farms; Catching end-of-life birds for processing; Participating in full shed cleanout with hoses and water blasters; Identifying and humanely managing sick or injured birds; Maintaining biosecurity procedures and housekeeping practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with crew leadership