Farm Labourer

Atlantic Poultry Incorporated; Douglas Parish; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Extended health care coverage

API Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

API Bonus Program

Job summary

Atlantic Poultry Incorporated in New Brunswick is seeking a Farm Labourer to support animal husbandry across our barns. You will unload shavings, handle live or deceased birds, collect eggs, weigh birds, and assist with cleaning and sanitizing barns and equipment.

The role requires lifting up to 30 lbs, working a rotating schedule including weekends and holidays, and keeping accurate records. A strong health and safety mindset and a friendly, solution‑oriented approach to service are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lift to 30 lbs.
• Experience in agricultural industry and/or food processing preferable.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean license preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with live poultry.

Responsibilities

• Follow feed programs and monitor levels.
• Tend to the needs of live poultry.
• Ensure water and food quality and supply are adequate.
• Set and monitor feed and water lines.
• Monitor ventilation and temperature.
• Maintain accurate daily records.
• Handle live and deceased birds.
• Follow a spray vaccination program.
• Daily barn maintenance and cleaning.
• Input data using electronic devices.
• Barn preparation and shavings unloading.
• Assist with cleaning, washing, and sanitizing barns and equipment.
• Protect confidential information.
• Follow all safety processes and procedures.

Skills

Live poultry handling

Independent work

Health & safety

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

At Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API) we are committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian Farmers. API is a proud supporter of the poultry industry, providing feed, chicks, and fresh eggs year around to our customers throughout Atlantic Canada. We strive to foster a culture of understanding towards animal care principles and requirements that will allow our livestock to be healthy, productive, safe, and secure.

The Farm Labourer will work as part of the team ensuring the company’s animal husbandry practices are followed. Responsibilities of a Far m Labour er may include helping to unload shavings, handling live or deceased birds, collecting eggs, and weighing birds. The employee in this position will als o assi st with cleaning, washing, and sanitizing the barns and equipment when they are empty. Help with barn set up and preparation for new flocks. The individual in this position will also help with transfer of birds from grow to lay barns .

Schedule

The work schedule for this position is a rotation that includes weekends, averaging 45 hours per week. The individual must be able to work flexible hours, including some holidays, and be available to answer on-call alarms.

Position Accountabilities

• Follow feed programs and monitor levels
• Tend to the needs of live poultry
• Ensure water and food quality and supply are adequate
• Set and monitor feed and water lines
• Monitor and regulate ventilation and temperature
• Maintain accurate daily records
• Handle live and deceased birds
• Follow a spray vaccination program
• Daily barn maintenance i.e., clean floors, garbage removal, and culling as required
• Input data using electronic devices
• Barn preparation
• Unload shavings
• Assist with cleaning, washing, and sanitizing the barns and equipment
• Protect the organization’s value by keeping all protected and proprietary information confidential
• Follow all safety processes and procedures
• All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work with live poultry
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to lift to 30 lbs
• Strong commitment to health & safety
• Pleasant, outgoing personality, with a friendly
• positive approach to customer service.
• Experience in the agricultural industry and/or food processing preferable .
• Valid drivers' license with a clean driver's abstract is preferred

Working Conditions

The position operates indoors in a farm/barn environment. Work environment may be warm and humid, cold in the winter months, dusty at times with strong odours , and noisy. Standing for long periods of time and repetitive tasks are common.

Weekend and holiday work may be required based on operational requirements.

API offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health and dental benefits
• Extended health care coverage
• Participation in the API Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Participation in the API Bonus Program