Hatchery worker - poultry

Atlantic Poultry, Inc.; Kentville; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Atlantic Poultry, Inc. is looking for dependable workers to support daily farm operations at a rural Nova Scotia site. No prior experience is required, and on-site training will be provided.

Responsibilities include disinfecting pens, handling animals, maintaining bio-security, detecting disease, cleaning, and vaccinating animals as needed. The role demands safety, endurance for a fast-paced environment, and the ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• On-site work only; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses.
• Handling animals.
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors).
• Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases.

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Livestock
• Poultry and egg production

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
• Handling animals
• Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
• Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors)
• Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan