Poultry Technician

Burnbrae Farms Limited; Dufrost; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnbrae Farms Limited in Kleefeld/New Bothwell area is hiring a Poultry Technician. You will work as part of a team to prepare birds, clean barns, and assist with vaccinations while adhering to safety and animal welfare standards.

The role is full-time, onsite, with a schedule that may include longer hours. Training is provided on the job, and you report to the Farm Manager.

Qualifications

• Team player able to work in a busy farm setting.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs and handle repetitive lifts.
• Punctual, flexible scheduling and reliability.
• Commitment to safety and animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Prepare birds for transport between sites and load/unload as required.
• Clean barns and equipment using water and chemicals.
• Apply vaccinations to birds as directed.
• Maintain safety protocols and use PPE as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the Farm Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Physical strength

Punctual & flexible

Safety conscious

Animal welfare awareness

Job description

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation, Canadian, family-owned company, operated today by the fourth generation of the Hudson family. We are proud to be one of Canada's leading egg producers and processors, with farms, grading stations, and processing facilities across British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.

Working with more than 400 local independent egg farming families, we provide Canadians from coast to coast to coast with safe, nutritious, and affordable eggs and egg products. Across our operations, spanning 7 farms, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants, and 2 distribution centres, we collect, grade, boil, cook, and ship eggs nationwide. Burnbrae Farms has built a strong, trusted consumer brand, offering a wide range of value-added products including EGG Creations!, Simply Egg Whites, EGG Bakes!, EGG Bites!, and EGGS2go!.

With a bright future and ambitious plans for continued growth, we proudly employ more than 1,700 dedicated team members across Canada.

Job Description

We are hiring Poultry Farm Workers for our farm in Kleefeld. This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience in egg farming. You will be working as part of an important team at the farm, to help prepare the birds and their barns to reach their full potential. At times, support is required for our other locations in Saint Malo and New Bothwell.

Position Title: Poultry Technician

Replacement or New Role: New

Term: Full Time Permanent

Work Mode: onsite

Reports to: Farm Manager

Direct Reports: 0

Salary Range: $21.76- 23.90/hr

Bonus: No

Address: New Bothwell

Travel: No

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare birds for transport from a barn to another site. This can include loading birds into carts and onto transport trucks, as well as unloading birds from carts into the barn
• Clean barns and equipment, using high-pressure water and various chemicals
• Apply vaccinations to birds
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety in all tasks which includes, but is not limited to, wearing required Personal Protective Equipment, using safe lifting techniques, following lock out tag out procedures, appropriate use, handling and storage of chemicals, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work in barns and transport truck trailers that can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty
• Work involves physical movements like standing for extended periods, crouching, bending, kneeling, as well as some climbing and heights. This includes lifting up to 60 lbs and repetitively lifting 10-15 lbs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and must be able to lift 10-15 lbs repetitively
• Able to show up to work on time and ready to work. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours on some shifts. Must have flexibility in respect to scheduling
• Ability to execute all tasks in a safe manner
• Comfortable around farm animals. Able to adhere to animal welfare standards. Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset
• On the job training will be provided

Burnbrae Farms' Vision is to grow into a world-class egg business using the strength of our people to develop leading edge products and processes. Through our commitment to quality, health and innovation, we will provide healthy lifestyle solutions, exceed customer expectations and build highly trusted brands.

We offer our employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds expectations.

Burnbrae Farms is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.