Hatchery Worker - Sanitation (Afternoon Shift)

Maple Leaf Foods Inc.; New Hamburg; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

On-the-job training

Mental Health program

Safety shoe reimbursement

4-day weekly schedule

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods New Hamburg Hatchery is seeking a dedicated Hatchery Worker for the Afternoon Sanitation Team. This full-time role offers a 4-day work week with an afternoon schedule and on-the-job training.

You will clean and sanitize hatchery areas, follow a seven-step sanitation process, and support Chick Room operations. The job requires physical stamina, the ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and adherence to safety and biosecurity rules.

Qualifications

• Dependable and safety-focused, with a physically active role.
• Able to stand for long periods, lift up to 40 lbs, and work an afternoon schedule.
• Willing to follow SOPs, sanitation schedules, biosecurity rules and safety procedures.
• No formal education required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect key hatchery areas and equipment, including the separator, Chick Room, macerator room and egg/chick transportation vehicles.
• Follow the seven-step sanitation process to help prevent cross-contamination.
• Clean and sanitize equipment such as vaccine sprayers, preening parlours, conveyor belts and the Waste Vacuum System.
• Safely mix and apply cleaning and disinfecting products at the required concentrations.
• Dispose of egg waste and hatch debris according to established procedures.
• Complete daily pre-operational checks and basic maintenance of sanitation equipment.
• Support Chick Room operations when needed, including grading chicks and moving chick racks.

Skills

Afternoon shift

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Physically active

Lifting 40 lbs

Stand long periods

Biosecurity

SOPs

Job description

Hatchery Worker - Sanitation (Afternoon Shift)

Looking for a full-time opportunity with a 4-day work week and an afternoon schedule?

Join our Maple Leaf Foods New Hamburg Hatchery, conveniently located approximately 15 minutes from Kitchener.

As a member of our Afternoon Sanitation Team, you’ll play an important role in keeping our hatchery clean, safe and biosecure. Your work directly supports the health and welfare of our chicks by ensuring our production areas, equipment and vehicles are cleaned and sanitized to high standards.

This is a hands-on role with on-the-job training provided, making it a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in doing a job well and enjoys being active at work.

What you need to know:

• Hourly Rate: $21.40 – $22.40, based on progression
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00 p.m. to finish
• Location: New Hamburg, approximately 15 minutes from Kitchener
• Health benefits after 3 months of employment

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

As part of our Afternoon Sanitation Team, you will:

• Clean and disinfect key hatchery areas and equipment, including the separator, Chick Room, macerator room and egg/chick transportation vehicles.
• Follow our established seven-step sanitation process to help prevent cross-contamination.
• Clean and sanitize equipment such as vaccine sprayers, preening parlours, conveyor belts and the Waste Vacuum System.
• Safely mix and apply cleaning and disinfecting products at the required concentrations.
• Dispose of egg waste and hatch debris according to established procedures.
• Complete daily pre-operational checks and basic maintenance of sanitation equipment.
• Support Chick Room operations when needed, including grading chicks, moving chick racks and providing feed.
• Follow Maple Leaf Foods AgOps biosecurity, personal hygiene, health and safety requirements.
• Check areas for live chicks before beginning sanitation and, when required, perform humane euthanasia of embryos or chicks in accordance with established animal welfare procedures.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-focused and comfortable with a physically active role.

You’ll be successful in this position if you:

• Are comfortable working an afternoon schedule and staying until daily sanitation tasks are completed.
• Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Can stand for extended periods and repetitively lift up to 40 lbs.
• Are comfortable working at heights.
• Are comfortable in an environment that can include strong odours, noise, humidity and wet surfaces.
• Can follow SOPs, sanitation schedules, biosecurity requirements, and health and safety procedures.
• Can meet applicable PCP, WHMIS and CFIA requirements.
• Are willing to learn. No formal education is required, and training is provided.

Additional Information

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Competitive hourly pay with progression from $21.40 to $22.40
• Full-time employee benefits
• On-the-job training
• Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program
• $125 annual safety shoe reimbursement after 3 months of employment
• A regular 4-day weekly schedule, with Wednesdays and weekends not part of the standard schedule

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruitment process. AI does not make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by human reviewers.

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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]: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.

Company Description

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.
We embrace a strong, values-based culture
Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

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.