Farm Labourer
- NB, Canada
$19.43 to $21.74 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $19.43 to $21.74 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Working hours
- 45 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Summary
At Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API) we are committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian Farmers. API is a proud supporter of the poultry industry, providing feed, chicks, and fresh eggs year around to our customers throughout Atlantic Canada. We strive to foster a culture of understanding towards animal care principles and requirements that will allow our livestock to be healthy, productive, safe, and secure.
The Farm Labourer will work as part of the team ensuring the company’s animal husbandry practices are followed. Responsibilities of a Farm Labourer may include helping to unload shavings, handling live or deceased birds, collecting eggs, and weighing birds. The employee in this position will also assist with cleaning, washing, and sanitizing the barns and equipment when they are empty. Help with barn set up and preparation for new flocks. The individual in this position will also help with transfer of birds from grow to lay barns.
Schedule
The work schedule for this position is a rotation that includes weekends, averaging 45 hours per week. The individual must be able to work flexible hours, including some holidays, and be available to answer on-call alarms.
Position Accountabilities
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Working Conditions
The position operates indoors in a farm/barn environment. Work environment may be warm and humid, cold in the winter months, dusty at times with strong odours, and noisy. Standing for long periods of time and repetitive tasks are common.
Weekend and holiday work may be required based on operational requirements.
API offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Health and dental benefits
- Extended health care coverage
- Participation in the API Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in the API Bonus Program
To apply for this position please visit our company website at www.atlanticpoultry.com and visit the "Join Our Team" section and select explore opportunities in New Brunswick.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Care for live poultry by monitoring feed, water, ventilation, and temperature, following vaccination and biosecurity protocols, and maintaining accurate daily records. Maintain and prepare barns and equipment, handle birds and eggs, and assist with flock transfers and other farm duties.
Requirements
A Grade 12 education or equivalent is preferred, along with the ability to work independently with live poultry and lift up to 30 pounds. A strong commitment to health and safety is required; agricultural or food-processing experience and a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract are preferred.
Skills
- Poultry Care
- Animal Husbandry
- Feed And Water Monitoring
- Ventilation And Temperature Monitoring
- Record Keeping
- Bird Handling
- Spray Vaccination
- Barn Maintenance
- Barn Preparation
- Cleaning And Sanitizing
- Biosecurity
- Data Entry
- Health And Safety
- Independent Work
- Physical Stamina
- Customer Service
Benefits
- Health And Dental Benefits
- Extended Health Care Coverage
- API Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- API Bonus Program
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Agriculture
Keywords
- Poultry
- Animal Husbandry
- Feed Programs
- Water Quality
- Feed And Water Lines
- Ventilation
- Temperature Regulation
- Daily Records
- Bird Handling
- Egg Collection
- Spray Vaccination
- Barn Maintenance
- Barn Preparation
- Shavings
- Cleaning
- Washing
- Sanitizing
- Biosecurity
- Safety Procedures
- Electronic Data Entry
- Flock Transfers
- Agriculture
- Food Processing
- Live Poultry
- On-Call Alarms