Hatchery Maintenance Technician

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; Hanover; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Hanover is seeking a Hatchery Maintenance Technician for a full-time position. Responsibilities include maintaining hatchery equipment and buildings, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements. Candidates should possess proven maintenance experience and a commitment to safe work practices. Ideal for those interested in contributing to the agricultural industry.

Qualifications

• Must understand and follow all PCP/Biosecurity procedures.
• Capable of lifting 30 - 50 lbs. repetitively.
• Ability to wear a full-face respirator.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on hatchery equipment.
• Monitor incubation equipment daily.
• Investigate and correct animal welfare issues.

Skills

Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices

Proven maintenance experience

Proven Communication and positive attitude

Team player

Basic computer skills

Education

Gas Technician and/or HVAC License

Knowledge of Hatchery processes

Job description

POSITION(S):

Hatchery Maintenance Technician (Permanent, Full-Time)

LOCATION:

90 - 10th Avenue, Hanover, Ontario

STARTINGWAGE:

$27.17/hour

Overview

Now is a very exciting time to join the Maple Leaf family. Maple Leaf Foods is located in Hanover, ON and presently employees approximately 140 employees between our farms and hatchery. Our work includes everything from production and gathering of hatching eggs to incubation and delivery of chicks to customers across the province. It is important that you understand that we are an agricultural facility and therefore you will be handling live animals. Come join our team to experience working in the exciting and rewarding Agricultural Industry!

Position Summary

Shifts are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday with a typical 6AM start time. An integral part of the Hatchery Maintenance team, this position is responsible for maintenance of hatchery equipment and buildings.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance
• Perform general maintenance functions on fleet, plant equipment, buildings, etc.
• Perform daily monitoring of incubation equipment
• Troubleshooting incubation and plant equipment issues across all shifts
• Complete logs of all work performed
• Completing documentation for hatchery receiving
• Meet PCP, Health & Safety and other legislated requirements
• Backup to other areas of hatchery as required
• Investigate and find solutions to emergency breakdown
• Investigate and correct animal welfare issues
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Education

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Must understand and follow all PCP/Biosecurity procedures/Animal Welfare procedures
• Proven maintenance experience a must
• Gas Technician and/or HVAC License a definite asset
• Knowledge of Hatchery processes an asset
• Basic computer skills
• Proven Communication and positive attitude and interpersonal skills
• Capable of lifting 30 – 50 lbs. repetitively
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Proven team player
• Ability to wear a full-face respirator and work in a wet/humid environment

Application Process

Maple Leaf Foods is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis and your request will be responded to as soon as possible.