Hatchery Worker- Student (Part-Time) – New Hamburg, ON
Location: 70 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg
Job Type: Part-Time (Student)
Posting Date: 7/27/2026
Application Deadline: 07/31/2026
Shift Details: Monday & Friday 4:30 pm to finish (approximately 3 hours) and Saturday 7 am to finish (approximately 8 hours)
Reason for vacancy: Headcount replacement
Vacancy Code: 2026-NHB-18

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 Student is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing racks, chick boxes, dollies, and egg trays to support daily hatchery operations. This position supports operational standards procedures 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 dirty farm chick boxes and dollies for reuse on the next production day, following proper procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
Clean and sanitize egg trays in accordance with Canadian Hatching Egg Quality Program (CHEQ) requirements.
Clean and sanitize the Rack Washer Room, Box Washer and Egg Room and equipment using the four-step sanitation protocol for the hatchery and conduct daily pre-operational checks and basic maintenance of box wash equipment
Set up and operate the box washer and egg tray washer according to standard operating procedures.
Safely mix, dispense, and apply cleaning and disinfecting chemicals at recommended concentrations.
Follow Maple Leaf Foods AgOps Biosecurity Policy and Personal Hygiene Program.

What’s in it for you?

$20.90 - $21.90 per hour (based on progression)

Qualifications

The role requires attention to detail, safe handling practices, adherence to SOPs and health & safety protocols
Ability to work flexible hours until tasks are completed
Physically capable of standing for long periods, lifting up to 40 lbs repetitively. Must be comfortable working in conditions that may involve strong odours, noise, wet surfaces and humidity.
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 - Student

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