Type: Full-time / Live-in
Industry: Poultry
Location: Omagwa, Rivers State
Salary: ₦55,000 – ₦60,000

JOB SUMMARY  

Our client, a commercial poultry business in Omagwa, Rivers State is hiring a senior farmhand. This role performs all the duties of a farmhand and in the absence of the farm supervisor, doubles as the administrative support.

This position is ideal for an energetic, disciplined, and computer-literate individual who is willing to build a career in commercial poultry production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Poultry Operations
  • Feed birds according to established feeding schedules.
  • Ensure birds have continuous access to clean water.
  • Collect, count, sort, grade, and properly store eggs.
  • Monitor bird behaviour and promptly report signs of illness or abnormality.
  • Clean poultry houses, cages, drinkers, feeders, and surrounding work areas.
  • Replace litter materials where necessary.
  • Assist with vaccination and medication programmes under supervision.
  • Assist during bird transfer, stocking, culling, and depopulation exercises.
  • Load and offload feed, birds, eggs, and other farm materials.
  • Maintain cleanliness and strict biosecurity standards across the farm.
  • Carry out routine maintenance and sanitation of farm equipment.
  • Support broiler production and pullet management activities.

• Administrative Responsibilities

The senior farmhand is expected to double for the farm supervisor by maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper documentation of farm activities.

Responsibilities include:

• • Production Records
  • Record daily egg production.
  • Maintain mortality records.
  • Record feed issued and daily feed consumption.
  • Keep vaccination and medication records.
  • Maintain broiler production records.
  • Track pullet growth and transfer records.
  • Record bird movement between poultry houses.

• Inventory Management
  • Monitor feed inventory.
  • Record receipt and usage of medications.
  • Track farm consumables and cleaning materials.
  • Maintain inventory of farm tools and equipment.
  • Report low stock levels promptly.

• Sales & Distribution Records
  • Record daily egg sales.
  • Record broiler sales.
  • Track customer collections.
  • Maintain delivery records.
  • Assist in reconciling production against sales.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB:

The ideal candidate should be:

• Honest and trustworthy.
• Physically fit and able to perform demanding farm work.
• Disciplined and dependable.
• Calm under pressure.
• A quick learner with a positive attitude.
• A team player willing to support colleagues whenever necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants should be able to:
• Walk long distances around the farm.
• Lift and carry moderate loads.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Stand and move for extended periods.
• Perform repetitive manual tasks safely.
• Work comfortably in poultry house environments.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The successful candidate should possess basic computer literacy and be comfortable using technology for administrative tasks.

This includes:

• Entering production data into Microsoft Excel.
• Performing basic calculations and data summaries.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality are essential in handling farm records.

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Minimum qualification of OND (Ordinary National Diploma) or its equivalent.
• Must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.
• A background in agriculture, animal science, or related disciplines is an advantage.
• Previous poultry farming experience is not necessary, as successful candidates will receive practical on-the-job training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time live-in position.

• Successful candidates will reside on the farm premises throughout their employment. 
• The farm provides permanent accommodation for the duration of employment.
• The Farm operates year-round because poultry production requires continuous attention. Staff therefore live on-site to enable prompt response to operational needs, emergencies, and routine farm activities.
• Employees prepare their own meals, while the farm provides a secure working environment and access to clean water.
• Rather than operating a fixed weekly day-off schedule, the farm manages time off through an approved relief-and-leave arrangement. Employees may apply for time away from work, and requests are considered based on operational requirements and the availability of suitable cover. This system recognises the continuous nature of poultry farming while ensuring staff have opportunities for rest and personal commitments.

WHY APPLY?

Joining this farm offers more than employment—it provides an opportunity to build a rewarding career in modern commercial poultry farming.

You will gain practical experience in poultry production, farm administration, leadership, and operations while working in a supportive environment that values responsibility, teamwork, and continuous learning.

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