Farm Assistant
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Job summary
Platinum Heritage Farms is seeking a dependable Farm Assistant to support our integrated fishery, poultry, snail, and crop farming operations. This is a full-time residential role requiring the successful candidate to live on the farm. Duties include daily animal care, crop production, farm maintenance, and supporting efficient farm operation
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Entry level
Experience Length:
2 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - Flexible Hours
Applicant Location:
Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
Operational Management:
- Plan and supervise broiler, layer, and hatchery production cycles
- Monitor daily production metrics (feed intake, FCR, mortality rate, egg production, hatchability)
- Ensure proper housing, ventilation, lighting, and environmental control
- Maintain strict biosecurity and disease prevention measures
Financial & Performance Management:
- Develop and manage farm budgets
- Control operational costs (feed, labor, medication, utilities)
- Analyze performance data and prepare monthly production reports
- Identify areas for efficiency improvement and cost reduction
Staff Supervision & Leadership:
- Recruit, train, and supervise farm staff
- Develop work schedules and assign duties
- Enforce discipline, safety, and operational standards
- Conduct performance evaluations
Compliance & Biosecurity:
- Ensure compliance with local agricultural and environmental regulations
- Maintain health and vaccination programs
- Coordinate with veterinarians and suppliers
- Implement disease outbreak response plans
Inventory & Supply Chain Oversight:
- Oversee feed procurement and storage
- Monitor inventory of vaccines, equipment, and farm inputs
- Coordinate logistics for sales of eggs, birds, or chicks
Requirements:
- Minimum BSC
- 2 years of previous experience in a similar role
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