Hatchery Worker - Separator

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.

Submit your resume via: www.mapleleaffoods.com/careers/.

The Opportunity:

The Separator is responsible for safely and efficiently separating chicks from hatch debris and ensuring proper handling of live animals. This position supports operational standards procedures outlined in the CFIA Hatchery Preventive Control Plan and the NFACC Code of Practice while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Hourly Rate: $21.40 - $22.40 (Based on progression)

Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 5 am to Finish

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Safely remove stacks of chick baskets from hatchers and transport to the separator manually and using the Power Tug, following proper safety, quality, and animal welfare procedures.
• Assess general flock conditions and report any signs of delayed hatching, distress, or poor chick condition to the Supervisor.
• Set up and operate the separator machine to ensure effective separation of chicks and hatch debris.
• Perform visual checks of the upper catch area, cage area, Remote Video Auditing station, floors, equipment, and catch trays to ensure any live chicks are handled appropriately.
• Manually load chicks onto the conveyor when high volumes of infertile eggs are present to prevent contact with yolk and during equipment failure.
• Remove dead chicks from separator boxes, performing humane euthanasia of embryos or chicks when necessary, including operating the macerator.
• Dispose of egg waste and hatch debris in accordance with established procedures.
• Document cull chicks' numbers.
• Follow Maple Leaf Foods AgOps Biosecurity Policy and Personal Hygiene Program

What You'll Bring:

• The role requires attention to detail, safe handling practices, and adherence to sanitation and biosecurity 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 odors, noise, wet surfaces, and humidity.
• Able to follow SOPs, production schedules and health & safety protocols
• Must adhere to PCP, WHIMS and CFIA standards
• No formal education required; on-the-job training provided

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Health Benefits after 3 months of employment
• Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program
• Safety shoes reimbursement in the amount of $125 per year passed 3 months of employment

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 [email protected]: 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.