Floater

Maple Leaf Foods; Hanover; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: CAD 21.56–22.56/hr

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement CAD 125 after 3 mo

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a dependable floater for its Hanover, ON hatchery operations. You will learn and support multiple roles across departments, contributing to production flow, inventory handling, and cross-functional tasks six days a week with early start times.

Join a carbon-neutral food company focused on nutrition, safety, and sustainability. The role requires physical stamina, reliability, and the ability to work varying hours, including holidays, with full-time hours and

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Follow Animal Welfare/PCP/Biosecurity procedures.
• Proven attendance in current position.
• Able to work independently or in a team.
• Capable of standing for long periods.
• Able to lift 40–50 lbs repetitively overhead.

Responsibilities

• Determine gender and quality of day-old chicks.
• Rotate across separator and tray wash areas.
• Support chick deliveries to farm operations.
• Collaborate with sanitation team as needed.
• Handle receiving/inventory duties.

Skills

Safety awareness

Team player

Time management

Problem solving

Stamina/standing long

Heavy lifting

Adaptability

Flexible hours

Statutory holidays availability

Valid G license

Job description

Floater – Hanover, ON

Location: Hanover, ON

Posting Date: September 8, 2026

Application Deadline: October 8, 2026

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:30AM start. Wednesday, 6AM start. End time variable based on production needs.

Reason for vacancy: Existing 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 dependable and motivated individual to join our hatchery team across various departments. The successful applicant will be responsible for learning and supporting multiple roles within the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Determining gender and quality of day-old chicks
• Working full rotation in the separator area and tray wash areas
• Support in chick deliveries to farm operations
• Work with the sanitation team as needed
• Receiving duties including inventory management
• Working on the inovo transfer crew when needed (Embrex) Saturday’s included
• Working in egg room on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s when needed
• Other duties as assigned

What’s in it for you?

• $21.56 - $22.56 per hour (based on progression)
• All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/PCP/Biosecurity procedures
• Proven ability in current position (attendance included)
• Must be committed to working as a team or individually
• Must be able to work in small groups with minimal supervision
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Must be capable of standing for long periods
• Must be able to lift 40 – 50 lbs. repetitively overhead
• Must be able to work in wet/humid environment
• Able to work in a fast paced and repetitive task environment
• Able to work varying & flexible hours until job complete
• Must be available to work Statutory Holidays
• Must hold a valid G license

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.

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There’s no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We’re a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.