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Piggery Attendant – Mating & Weaning ShedMerivale Farms • Alton Downs, AU
Piggery Attendant – Mating & Weaning Shed

Piggery Attendant – Mating & Weaning Shed

Merivale Farms • Alton Downs, AU
1 day ago
Job description

Piggery Attendant – Mating & Weaning Shed

Merivale Farms is a family-owned piggery looking for a reliable and hardworking person to join our team, working primarily in our weaning shed.

This is a full-time, hands-on position caring for newly weaned pigs. A key part of the role is being observant and ensuring pigs are healthy, eating and drinking well, and receiving the appropriate care.

What you'll be doing

  • Daily feeding and checking of weaner pigs
  • Monitoring pig health, behaviour and welfare
  • Identifying pigs requiring additional care or treatment
  • Administering treatments in accordance with farm procedures
  • Moving and sorting pigs
  • Checking feeders, drinkers and water systems
  • Cleaning pens and maintaining shed areas
  • Washing and preparing sheds between groups
  • Maintaining treatment and livestock records
  • Following strict biosecurity procedures
  • Assisting with other piggery duties when required

About you

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Comfortable handling and working around pigs
  • Observant and able to notice changes in animal health or behaviour
  • Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willing to learn
  • Previous piggery, livestock or farming experience is an advantage, but training can be provided for the right person

Hours

  • Monday–Thursday: 7:30am–4:00pm
  • Friday: 7:30am–2:00pm
  • Weekend roster: Approximately every third weekend, around 3 hours each day.

What we offer

  • Regular daytime hours
  • Training provided
  • PPE supplied
  • Friendly farm team
  • Long-term opportunity for the right person

If you’re reliable, hardworking and enjoy working with animals, we’d love to hear from you.

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