Floater – Hatchery & Farm Operations Job in Canada


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Job title: Floater – Hatchery & Farm Operations

Company: Maple Leaf Foods

Expected salary: $19.8 – 21.7 per hour

Location: Hanover, ON

Floater – Hatchery & Farm Operations Job Details:

Floater – Hatchery & Farm Operations

Location: 90 10th Avenue, Hanover, Ontario & Local Farms

Now is a very exciting time to join the Maple Leaf family. Maple Leaf Foods is located in Hanover, ON, offering a remarkable work environment. We boast an impressive capacity to hatch approximately 900,000 chicks per week. Our operations encompass the entire hatching process, beginning with the reception of eggs from our dedicated farms. We meticulously prepare these eggs for incubation, ensuring ideal conditions to foster development. Once hatched, we take great care in delivering the chicks to numerous growers across the province, ensuring a seamless journey from egg to chick.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable individual to join our team as a Floater, providing essential support to our hatchery and farm operations. As a Floater, your ability to seamlessly transition between various tasks and areas within our operations will contribute to the overall success of our agricultural activities.

Responsibilities Include:

Hatchery Duties:

  • Working full rotation in the separator and tray wash areas
  • Support chick deliveries to farm operations
  • Work with the sanitation team as needed
  • Receiving duties including inventory management
  • Work on the Inovo transfer crew when needed (Saturdays included)
  • Work in egg room on Wednesdays and Saturdays as needed
  • Other duties as assigned

Farm Duties;

  • 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
  • Provide day to day direction to employees
  • Training as required
  • SAP Data Entry
  • Other duties as required

Required Qualifications:

Able to work in a fast paced and repetitive task environment

Have commitment to working as part of a team and safe work practices

Able to work varying & flexible hours until job is complete

Able to work in a wet/humid environment

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Be physically fit and able to lift, push, and/or pull

Able to lift up to 50lbs. overhead repetitively

Adhere to HACCP, Biosecurity & Animal Care requirements (Training provided)

Ability to troubleshoot equipment as needed

Excellent communication skills

Leadership experience an asset

Farm experience an asset

Reliable transportation – must have a valid driver’s license

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

Must live within 25 kilometers of the farm

What’s in it for you?

  • $19.80 – 21.70/hour (based on department worked)
  • Retention bonus payable of $1,000
  • 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)
  • Opportunities for growth and training development

Application Procedure:

Fax: 519-364-4692

Email: [email protected]

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 . 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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