Poultry Technician - Kleefeld, Canada - Burnbrae Farms

Burnbrae Farms

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Kleefeld, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We have three (3) farm locations (i.e., New Bothwell, Kleefeld & Saint Malo). Are you willing/able to work at any of the three (3) locations?

Experience with farm (live) animals?

Reliable means of transportation to work everyday?

Valid driver's license?

Are you able to work weekends (alternate)?

Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity?

Able to lift up to 60 lbs and repetitively lifting 10-15 lbs?

Takes pride at your work. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours from time to time.

If your answer is _
"yes"_ to all those questions, then we want to speak with _
YOU_

Who are we?

Burnbrae Farms is a 6TH generation Canadian family-owned company that is operated today by the 4th generation of the Hudson family.

We are proud to be one of Canada's leading egg processors with farms, grading stations and processing operations across the country.

Today, Burnbrae has grown into the leading egg processor in Canada, with an attractive consumer brand and value-added products that include Egg Creations, Simple Egg Whites, EGG Bakes, EGG Bites and EGGS2go.

We partner with 400 local egg farmers across the country and we operate in five provinces; including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and Ontario with 6 farms, 2 distribution centres, 8 grading stations, 3 processing plants grading, boiling, cooking and shipping eggs across Canada.

With a bright future and ambitious plans, the company continues to grow nation-wide and currently employs over 1700 passionate, dedicated employees.

Poultry Technician (Service Crew)

Term:
Permanent-Full Time

Location:
Onsite (must be willing/able to work at any of the three (3) locations)

New Bothwell
Kleefeld
Saint Malo

Reports to:
Service Crew Manager (Poultry)

Shift/Time:
Weekdays. Day.

*Alternate weekends

Hourly Rate:
$20.03/hr

Additional pay:

Eligible for a flock performance bonus
Eligible for 40 hours of paid sick days

This is a great opportunity for hands-on experience in egg farming.

You will be working as part of an important team at the farm, to help prepare the birds and their barns to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

Prepare birds for transport from a barn to another site. This can include loading birds into carts and onto transport trucks, as well as unloading birds from carts into the barn
Clean barns and equipment, using highpressure water and various chemicals
Other farm duties as requested

Work Environment

Work in barns and transport truck trailers that can be noisy, odorous, hot, humid, and dusty
Work involves physical movements like standing for extended periods, crouching, bending, kneeling, as well as some climbing and heights. This includes lifting up to 60 lbs and repetitively lifting 1015 lbs

Qualifications

Ability to work as part of a team
Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
Ability to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and must be able to lift 1015 lbs repetitively
Able to show up to work on time and ready to work. Willing to work until the task is complete, which can require longer hours on some shifts. Must have flexibility in respect to scheduling
Ability to execute all tasks in a safe manner
Comfortable around farm animals. Able to adhere to animal welfare standards.
Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset
On the job training will be provided

Benefits:

Benefits will be available after three months of employmentExtended Health Care
Vision CareDental Care

- o Employee and Family Assistance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Company Pension Plan will be available after two years of employment

RememberWhen you join us, you don't just work for us -
YOU ARE PART OF THE FAMILY.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$20.03 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision care

Schedule:

10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus pay
Overtime pay

Application question(s):

Please state which locations do you prefer? You can state 1, 2 or all 3. E.g., New Bothwell, Kleefeld or Saint Malo
We have three (3) farm locations (i.e., New Bothwell, Kleefeld & Saint Malo). Are you willing/able to work at any of the three (3) locations (pending on the business needs)? Yes or No?
Experience with farm (live) animals? Yes or No?
Do you have reliable transportation to get to work on time? Carpooling is NOT a reliable transportation. Yes or No?
Valid driver's license? Yes or No?
Punctual? Yes or No?
Able to perform physical tasks that require strength, coordination, and dexterity? Yes or No?
Able to lift up to 50 lbs and repetitively lifting 1015 lbs? Yes or No?
Takes pride at your