Hatchery Worker - Production Part-Time

Maple Leaf Foods; New Hamburg; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in New Hamburg, Ontario, is seeking a Hatchery Worker - Production to support multiple production areas. The role includes chick grading, egg room duties, hatcher operations and occasional loads delivery, with cross-training across general labor tasks.

This part-time position offers morning or afternoon shifts, about 30 hours per week, focusing on sanitation, safety, and biosecurity. On-the-job training provided; physical work with lifting up to 40 lbs and exposure to odours and

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and safe handling following SOPs.
• Ability to work flexible hours until tasks are completed.
• Physically capable of standing long hours and lifting up to 40 lbs; tolerate odours, noise, humidity.
• Adherence to PCP, WHMIS and CFIA standards.
• On-the-job training provided; no formal education required.

Responsibilities

• Cross-train across general labor positions on the production floor.
• Sanitize hatcher room, machines, tops and overhead areas daily before egg transfer.
• Grade and sort chicks per quality, welfare and biosecurity standards.
• Assist with delivery and backup support for chick delivery and egg truck drivers as required.
• Clean and sanitize chick boxes, dollies and egg trays to support hatchery operations.
• Provide coverage for vacations and workload fluctuations.
• Follow AgOps Biosecurity Policy and Personal Hygiene Program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety practices

Lift 40 lbs

Education

No formal education required

Tools

SOP adherence

Biosecurity standards

Job description

Hatchery Worker - Production (Part-Time) – New Hamburg, ON (15 minutes from Kitchener)
Location: 70 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: 09/29/2026
Application Deadline: 10/07/2026
Shift Details: Availability to work morning shifts Monday to Friday starting at 5am or afternoon starting at 2pm for an average of 30h per week
Reason for vacancy: Headcount replacement
Vacancy Code: 2026-NHB-31

About Us

Were 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.

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Position Summary

The Hatchery Worker - Production supports a variety of production and operational areas based on business needs. This role assists with chick grading, egg room duties, hatcher operations, and may support transportation activities, including delivering loads when required. The Production Worker ensures workflow continuity during employee absences and production fluctuations.

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Key Responsibilities

• - Available to be cross trained in several general labor positions across the production floor.
• - Sanitation: Clean and sanitize the Hatcher Room, hatching machines, tops, and overhead areas daily prior to egg transfer, following the seven-step sanitation process to prevent cross-contamination.
• - Chick Room: Grade and sort chicks in accordance with quality, welfare, and biosecurity standards.
• - Delivery Helper: assist drivers with the delivery of day-old chicks to customer farms and provide backup support for chick delivery and egg truck drivers as required .
• - Box Wash: C leaning and sanitizing chick boxes, dollies, and egg trays to support daily hatchery operations.
• - Provide coverage for vacation, sick time, absenteeism, and workload fluctuations.
• - Adhere to Maple Leaf Foods AgOps Biosecurity Policy and Personal Hygiene Program at all times.
• - Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Whats in it for you?

• $20.90 - $21.90 per hour (based on progression)

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Qualifications

• - The role requires attention to detail, safe handling practices, adherence to SOPs and health & safety protocols
• - Ability to work flexible hours until tasks are completed
• - Physically capable of standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs repetitively. Must be comfortable working in conditions that may involve strong odours, noise, wet surfaces and humidity.
• - Must adhere to PCP, WHIMS and CFIA standards
• - No formal education required; on-the-job training provided

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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.
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