Barn Sanitation and Maintenance (Contract)

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; Hanover; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc in Hanover, ON is seeking a reliable Barn Sanitation and Maintenance worker for a 2-month contract. Shift schedule includes Mon–Fri with weekends on-call; training is provided and PPE is supplied.

You will clean, disinfect, and maintain breeder barns and equipment and assist with general farm tasks across multiple locations in Ontario. Role requires experience with hand tools, operation of skid steers and Steiner tractors, and the ability to work in extreme weather.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and safety.
• Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/CHEQ/Biosecurity procedures.
• Capable of performing heavy work on a daily basis.
• Able to complete work without supervision.
• Must have experience with hand tools.
• Experience operating equipment (skid steers and Steiner tractors).
• Able to work in extreme weather hot or cold.
• Able to work longer hours on some days (e.g. early starts and/or late end times).
• Experience with feeding equipment an asset.
• Poultry background an asset.
• Valid G driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning company owned Breeder barns and equipment.
• Sanitation of barns and equipment using chemicals.
• Maintenance and repairs to barns and barn equipment.
• Operation of variety of machinery and hand tools.
• Installing new equipment.
• Changing over old equipment.
• Must travel to various farms.
• Moving spiking birds.
• Ensure compliance with animal health and welfare protocols.
• Follow safety and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Heavy manual labor

Hand tools

Equipment operation

Valid G license

Tools

Skid steers

Steiner tractors

Job description

Barn Sanitation and Maintenance – Hanover, ON

Location: Hanover, ON

Posting Date: September 14, 2026

Application Deadline: September 25, 2026

Job Type: Contract (2-Month)

Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6AM-4PM, Friday 6AM-2PM, Weekend On-Call rotation

Reason for vacancy: Additional Headcount

About Us

We’re a carbon-neutral food company on a mission to Raise the Good in Food—through better nutrition, safer workplaces, humane animal care, and sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We also work to reduce food insecurity in Canada. Join us and help build a better future.

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join our team. Our Barn Sanitation and Maintenance team is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining barns and equipment at our breeder farm operations. This role also supports general farm duties that may arise throughout the scheduled shift. Weekday and weekend availability is required.

Training will be provided to the selected candidate. If you’re looking to be part of an exciting and rewarding career in the agricultural industry, we encourage you to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning company owned Breeder barns and equipment
• Sanitation of barns and equipment using chemicals
• Maintenance and repairs to barns and barn equipment
• Operation of variety of machinery and hand tools
• Installing new equipment
• Changing over old equipment
• Must travel to various farms
• Moving spiking birds
• Ensure compliance with animal health and welfare protocols
• Follow safety and quality standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

What’s in it for you?

• $27.87- $28.87 per hour (based on progression)
• All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and safety
• Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/CHEQ/Biosecurity procedures
• Capable of performing heavy work on a daily basis
• Able to complete work without supervision
• Must have experience with hand tools
• Experience operating equipment (skid steers and Steiner tractors)
• Able to work in extreme weather hot or cold
• Able to work longer hours on some days (e.g. early starts and/or late end times)
• Experience with feeding equipment an asset
• Poultry background an asset
• Valid G driver's license

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

We confirm that AI tools are not utilized in the evaluation or selection of candidates within our hiring process.