Poultry Worker, Level 2

This occupation is found in businesses within the poultry industry ranging from small family farms through to large integrated organisations working across the food supply chain. 

The broad purpose of the occupation is to optimise the welfare of poultry and consider their needs throughout the different stages of their lives. This is practical work involving a combination of technology and manual labour. Being a poultry worker requires compassion, self-motivation and the ability to work both independently and as a team player. A poultry worker supports the bird development process, maintaining bird accommodation and preparing and monitoring the livestock production environment whether this is on a farm or in a hatchery. 

Poultry workers are employed in breeding, egg production, grow out, hatching and rearing focussed occupations.

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with their supervisor, colleagues and other visitors to the site, such as Government officials. 

An employee in this occupation will be responsible for their own work but will work under supervision, understanding their limits and knowing when to ask for help. They are responsible for adhering to company procedures, legislation and regulations to ensure animal welfare and the health and safety of themselves and others. They will work to performance targets while maintaining effective biosecurity on site.