Hatchery Floater

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Hanover; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Boot reimbursement

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is seeking a dependable individual to join our hatchery team across various departments, learning and supporting multiple roles within the operation.

You will perform duties from gendering day-old chicks to rotating in separator areas, assisting with chick deliveries, sanitation, and inventory. The role requires flexibility, weekend work, and a focus on safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Must follow Animal Welfare/PCP/Biosecurity procedures.
• Attendance and reliability in current position.
• Team or individual work capability.
• Able to stand long periods.
• Able to lift 40–50 lbs repetitively overhead.
• Work in wet/humid environments.
• Flexible hours including statutory holidays.
• Must hold a valid G license.

Responsibilities

• Determining gender and quality of day-old chicks.
• Rotating in separator and tray wash areas.
• Support in chick deliveries to farm operations.
• Work with sanitation team as needed.
• Receiving duties including inventory management.
• Work on inovo transfer crew when needed (Embrex); Saturdays included.
• Work in egg room on Wednesdays and Saturdays when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Attendance

Flexibility

Lifting 40-50 lbs

Habits in wet environment

Job description

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 a 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

Additional Information

Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position. Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].

Company Description

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.

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.