Hatchery Worker - Sanitation – New Hamburg, ON (15 min from Kitchener)
Location: 70 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: 07/29/2026
Application Deadline: 08/05/2026
Shift Details: Availability to work morning shifts starting at 7 am to finish Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Reason for vacancy: Headcount replacement
Vacancy Code: 2026-NHB-16

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
The Hatcher Sanitation is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and biosecurity of hatchery operations. This position supports the health and welfare of poultry by ensuring all hatchery equipment and environments meet sanitation standards outlined in the CFIA Hatchery Preventive Control Plan and the NFACC Code of Practice while maintaining high standards of animal welfare.

Key Responsibilities

Clean and sanitize the Hatcher Room, hatching machines, tops, and overhead areas daily prior to egg transfer, following the seven-step sanitation process to prevent cross-contamination.
Clean and sanitize the Hatcher Exhaust Tunnel to maintain optimal air quality during the hatching process.
Safely mix, dispense, and apply cleaning and disinfecting chemicals at recommended concentrations.
Check for live animals before sanitation and perform humane euthanasia of embryos or chicks when necessary.
Assist with the receiving of imported chicks by ensuring proper sanitation procedures are completed post-grading to prevent the spread of Salmonella and other pathogens.
Assist in moving Hatcher Baskets in stacks to prepare for the transfer process.
Prepare for pre-op checks and take action as needed.
Adhere to Maple Leaf Foods AgOps Biosecurity Policy and Personal Hygiene Program at all times.

What’s in it for you?

$21.40 - $22.40 per hour (based on progression)

Qualifications

Ability to work flexible hours until tasks are completed

Physically capable of standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs repetitively, and working at heights. Must be comfortable working in conditions that may involve strong odours, noise, wet surfaces and humidity.
Able to follow SOPs, sanitation schedules, and health & safety protocols
Must adhere to PCP, WHIMS and CFIA standards
No formal education required; on-the-job training provided

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

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.

Hatchery Worker - Sanitation

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