Lead Hand - Breeder Farm

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

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Hanover, ON is seeking a Breeder Farm Lead Hand. This full-time role involves overseeing farm operations, ensuring bird health, and directing a team. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to safety, reliability, and communication skills. Join a rewarding agricultural industry with opportunities for growth and benefits after three months.

Benefits

$22.63/hour

Benefits after 3 months

Pension after 2 years

All PPE provided

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Must live within 25 kilometers of the farm.

Responsibilities

• Clean, sort, and collect eggs.
• Ensure bird health requirements are met.
• Provide direction to employees.

Skills

Safe work practices

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Breeder Farm Lead Hand – Hanover, ON

The Breeder Farm Lead Hand Full-Time position is responsible for specific farm operations during the work week, general farm duties such as ensuring the chicken flock is cared for and eggs are gathered, with additional responsibilities during the absence of the Farm Manager(s). Come join our team to experience working in the exciting and rewarding Agricultural Industry!

What's in it for you?

• $22.63/hour

• Benefits after 3 months of continuous service

• Pension after 2 years of continuous service

• All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)

• Fast paced learning environment

• Opportunities for growth and training development

Responsibilities

• Handling eggs such as cleaning, sorting, collecting, and quality inspection

• General cleaning/sanitation of the work area

• Completion of required paperwork

• Ensure adequate requirements for bird health are met

• Monitor operations within the barns

• Providing day to day direction to employees

• Training as required

• SAP Data Entry

• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices

• Adhere to and enforce all CHEQ/Biosecurity procedures

• Farm experience an asset

• Reliable transportation – must have a valid driver’s license

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment as needed

• Willing and able to work statutory holidays and an average of 2 weekends per month.

• Excellent communication skills

• Able to work independently

• Leadership experience an asset

• Must live within 25 kilometers of the farm

Application Procedures

Fax: [phone]

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.

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