Floater
- Hanover, ON, Canada
$21.56 - $22.56 per hour (based on progression) · Full-time
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- $21.56 - $22.56 per hour (based on progression)
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Floater – Hanover, ON
Location: Hanover, ON
Posting Date: October 19, 2026
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:30AM start. Wednesday, 6AM start. End time variable based on production needs.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
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.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dependable and motivated individual to join our hatchery team across various departments. The successful applicant will be responsible for learning and supporting multiple roles within the operation.
Key Responsibilities
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We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
We confirm that AI tools are not utilized in the evaluation or selection of candidates within our hiring process.
Location: Hanover, ON
Posting Date: October 19, 2026
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:30AM start. Wednesday, 6AM start. End time variable based on production needs.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
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.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dependable and motivated individual to join our hatchery team across various departments. The successful applicant will be responsible for learning and supporting multiple roles within the operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Determining gender and quality of day-old chicks
- Working full rotation in the separator area and tray wash areas
- Support in chick deliveries to farm operations
- Work with the sanitation team as needed
- Receiving duties including inventory management
- Working on the inovo transfer crew when needed (Embrex) Saturday’s included
- Working in egg room on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s when needed
- Other duties as assigned
- $21.56 - $22.56 per hour (based on progression)
- All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)
- Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
- Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/PCP/Biosecurity procedures
- Proven ability in current position (attendance included)
- Must be committed to working as a team or individually
- Must be able to work in small groups with minimal supervision
- Proven organizational and time management skills
- Problem solving abilities
- Must be capable of standing for long periods
- Must be able to lift 40 – 50 lbs. repetitively overhead
- Must be able to work in a wet/humid environment
- Able to work in a fast paced and repetitive task environment
- Able to work varying & flexible hours until job complete
- Must be available to work Statutory Holidays
- Must hold a valid G license
Submit your resume via:
- Email: HRHanover@mapleleaf.com
- Online portal:
We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.
We confirm that AI tools are not utilized in the evaluation or selection of candidates within our hiring process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support multiple hatchery departments, including chick sexing and quality assessment, separator and tray-wash operations, sanitation, receiving and inventory, and inovo transfer. Assist with chick deliveries and egg-room work as needed, including Saturdays, and perform other assigned duties.
Requirements
Applicants must follow safe-work, animal-welfare, PCP, and biosecurity procedures and be able to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision. The role requires prolonged standing, repetitive overhead lifting of 40–50 pounds, work in wet and humid conditions, flexible hours and statutory holidays, and a valid G license.
Skills
- Animal Welfare Procedures
- Biosecurity Procedures
- Inventory Management
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- Safe Work Practices
- Physical Stamina
- Flexibility
- Chick Sexing and Quality Assessment
- Sanitation
Benefits
- Personal Protective Equipment Provided
- Boot Reimbursement
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Agriculture
- Logistics
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Hatchery
- Day-Old Chicks
- Chick Sexing
- Chick Quality Assessment
- Separator Area
- Tray Washing
- Chick Deliveries
- Farm Operations
- Sanitation
- Receiving
- Inventory Management
- Inovo Transfer
- Embrex
- Egg Room
- Animal Welfare
- PCP
- Biosecurity
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Safe Work Practices
- Food Manufacturing