Jobs in Waterloo, ON and nearby (11,896 jobs)

Jobs within 25 km of Waterloo, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

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Employers hiring include Loblaw Companies Limited (281 listings), Linamar Corporation (240 listings), Manulife (233 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Software engineer, Customer service representative.

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CAD / year	75,000.00	703

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Maple Leaf Foods Inc

Hatchery Worker - Separator

New Hamburg, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Looking for a hands-on role with a 4-day work week and an early start that gets your workday moving?

Join our Maple Leaf Foods New Hamburg Hatchery, conveniently located approximately 15 minutes from Kitchener.

As a Separator, you’ll be an important part of our hatchery team, helping ensure newly hatched chicks are safely separated from hatch debris and handled according to our high standards for animal welfare, food safety, biosecurity, and quality.

What You Need To Know

💰 Hourly Rate: $21.40 – $22.40, based on progression
📅 Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
⏰ Shift: 5:00 a.m. to finish
🚗 Location: New Hamburg, approximately 15 minutes from Kitchener
🎓 No formal education required
🧑‍🏫 On-the-job training provided
🩺 Health benefits after 3 months of employment

Snapshot Of a Day-in-the-Life

In this hands-on role, you will:

Safely move chick baskets from the hatchers to the separator using appropriate equipment, including a Power Tug.
Set up and operate the separator equipment.
Monitor chick condition and report concerns to the Supervisor.
Perform regular visual checks to ensure live chicks are identified and handled appropriately.
Support manual chick handling when required due to production volumes or equipment issues.
Follow established procedures for disposing of egg waste and hatch debris.
Accurately document chick cull numbers.
Follow Maple Leaf Foods AgOps biosecurity, hygiene, safety, and animal welfare requirements.
Perform humane euthanasia of embryos or chicks when required, including the operation of the macerator.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-focused and comfortable working in a hands-on hatchery environment.

You’ll be successful in this role if you:

Have strong attention to detail and can follow established procedures.
Are comfortable working with live chicks and performing all required animal-welfare responsibilities, including humane euthanasia.
Can work from 5:00 a.m. until daily production tasks are completed.
Can stand for extended periods and repetitively lift up to 40 lbs.
Are comfortable working around noise, humidity, wet surfaces and strong odours.
Can follow SOPs, production schedules, health and safety requirements, and biosecurity protocols.
Can meet applicable PCP, WHMIS and CFIA requirements.
Are ready to learn. No formal education is required, and training is provided.

Additional Information

What We Offer At Maple Leaf Foods

Joining our team means more than just a paycheque. You’ll have access to:

Competitive hourly pay with progression from $21.40 to $22.40
Health benefits after 3 months of employment
Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program
$125 annual safety shoe reimbursement after 3 months of employment
On-the-job training
A 4-day regular work schedule, with Wednesdays and weekends not part of the standard schedule

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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.Disclaimer: 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.

Company Description

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/.

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Responsibilities

Move chick baskets to the separator, set up and operate the equipment, monitor chick condition, and handle chicks safely in accordance with animal-welfare standards. Dispose of hatch debris, document chick cull numbers, and follow biosecurity, hygiene, safety, and production procedures, including performing humane euthanasia when required.

Requirements

No formal education or prior experience is specified; on-the-job training is provided. Candidates must be dependable, detail-oriented, comfortable handling live chicks and performing required humane euthanasia, able to work from 5:00 a.m. until production is complete, and able to stand for extended periods and repeatedly lift up to 40 pounds.

Skills

Attention To Detail
Following Standard Operating Procedures
Animal Welfare
Chick Handling
Separator Equipment Operation
Biosecurity
Food Safety
Health And Safety Compliance
Production Documentation
Waste Disposal
Manual Handling
Equipment Operation

Benefits

Health Benefits
Mental Health and Employee Assistance Program
Annual Safety Shoe Reimbursement
On-the-Job Training

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Keywords

Hatchery
Chick Separation
Live Chick Handling
Power Tug
Separator Equipment
Hatchers
Animal Welfare
Humane Euthanasia
Macerator
Egg Waste
Hatch Debris
Biosecurity
Food Safety
Hygiene
Standard Operating Procedures
Production Schedules
Health And Safety
PCP
WHMIS
CFIA Requirements
Chick Cull Documentation
Manual Handling
Quality Standards

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