United States
Sector
Keyword
Broiler
Poultry Farm
Breeder Farm
Poultry Assistant
Minimum - No entry level barrier
Certified training for Broiler Farm Worker (programme aligned to AGR/Q4302 released by Agriculture Skill Council of India)
Not applicable
The tasks a Broiler Farm Worker is expected to perform include: Providing livestock with feed and water Cleaning feeders, water containers and equipment
Preparing broiler shed for placement of chicks Maintaining feeding and breeding reports
Assisting with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock Performing minor repairs on fixtures, buildings and fences
Knowledge of practical farm operations
Knowledge offeeding and caringe for poultry
Knowledge of the types and uses of poultry supplies and equipment
Ability to operate basic farm tools and equipment
Ability toconduct simple repairs to farm equipment and buildings
Knowledge of brooding management
Knowledge of health management of chicks
Basic reading and writing skills
Not applicable
Physically fit
Hardworking and persistent
Self-motivated
Detail-oriented Team player Result-oriented Ability to do hard physical work
Attention to details
It is not a desk job
May need to handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Flexible working hours
Overtime is common in this job. Shift system may be applicable as per the farm norms.Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)
One may develop occupational hazards due to exposure to unpleasant odours and contaminants,extreme weather conditions, considerable amounts of dust and equipment noise, disinfectants, insecticides and other chemicals, etc
Health hazards includesusceptibility to illnesses, such as bird flu, etc.
For freshers:INR7,000 toINR10,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Poultry Sector Performance in India
Poultry is one of the fastest growing segments of the agricultural sector in India today. While the production of agricultural crops has been rising at a rate of 1.5 to 2 percent per annum that of eggs and broilers has been rising at a rate of 8 to 10 percent per annum. As a result, India is now the world's 5th largest egg producer and the 18thlargestproducerofbroilers.Thecountryhasexported4,37,673.53MTofpoultryproductstotheworldfortheworthof?65.87croresduringtheyear2013-14.1As the industry grows, so with thejob opportunities for Broiler Farm Worker and other professionals.
Farm owners Poultry companies
The job openings are in Tier III cities.2
Will be updated
Suguna Institute for Poultry Farming, Tamil Nadu
National Institute of Open Schooling, Uttar Pradesh
Central Avian Research Institute Uttar Pradesh"Krishi Vigyan Kendras across the country
BV Rao Institute of Poultry Management and Technology,
