Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Poultry Farm Helpers
Keyon Farms Ltd
Keyon farms started operations in 2021. We are a family-owned farm located in Bugesera in the Eastern province of Rwanda. It’s our dream to make quality meat affordable to all so that more people can have access to diets with healthy protein content. We bring a sense of discovery and adventure into poultry farming and are keen to continuously innovate to increase efficiency and predictability in meat production.
We currently raise broilers in 3 poultry houses with a combined capacity to produce 15 tons of chicken meat per month. We integrate best in class practices into our production processes, for example by using modern data science techniques to optimize efficiency so that we can give our customers quality chicken meat at an affordable price.

Poultry Farm Helpers
Job Description
We are looking to hire poultry farm helpers who are committed and hardworking, to work in our poultry farm at Gasenga II, Nyamata, Bugesera. They will carry out daily operations on the farm related to broiler chicken rearing under the direct supervision of the veterinary technician and be willing to work both day and nights shifts.

Responsibilities.
• Ensure chicks have access to food and water as needed.
• Preparing the poultry farm for brooding.
• Walk through the house to identify empty feeders and drinkers and refill them as needed.
• Control house heating and lighting to meet the chicks needs.
• Observe chicks daily for signs of disease and give timely reports to the veterinary technician.
• Collect specific data that helps inform decision making. (Be able to use weighing balances/scales/thermometer guns).
• Participate in chicken feed mixing.
• Be able to work both day and night shifts.
• Be able to perform chicken processing and packaging while maintaining best food quality and safety practices.
• Ensure feeders and drinkers are always clean.
• Utilize proper biosecurity standards as needed.
• Have the stamina for long hours of work.
Requirements
• A-level in Agriculture or any related field.
• Good observation ability.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Ability to use weighing scales/balances.
• Proficiency in English and Kinyarwanda.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Professional Certificate

Job application procedure
Email a cover letter, CV, and contact information of three professional references to info@keyonfarms.com  

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