Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API) provides high quality poultry products to customers throughout NB, NS, PEI and NL. API has evolved to become a significant stakeholder in the Atlantic Canada agriculture industry. We continue to be 100% owned by Atlantic Canadians and our goal is to maintain a strong and locally owned poultry industry.

The Hatchery Worker is responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the Hatchery equipment and building. They are also responsible for moving chicks from hatchers and transfer of eggs from setters to hatchers. The Hatchery Worker is responsible for boxing eggs and egg transfers at the Burtts Corner (NB) location.

 

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus      
• Time Management
• Accountability and Dependability      
• Ethics and Integrity    
• Communication

 

 Job Duties

• Box eggs and egg transfers
• Handle chicks and eggs
• Clean and disinfect equipment using appropriate method (high pressure, mop, washer, etc.)
• General cleaning and set up of equipment and rooms.
• Assist with building and equipment maintenance as necessary.  
• Follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Assist with after-hours checks and putting eggs in incubators as required

 

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work with live poultry.
• Strong commitment to health & safety.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Work in a fast paced environment with multiple demands.
• Lift up to 30 lbs for an extended period of time.
• Work in a team environment.
• Mechanical aptitude would be an asset.

 

Work Conditions

• Dusty at times with strong odours.
• Hot, humid work area
• Repetitive work/heavy lifting
• Must be able to work flexible hours; includes holidays and weekends.

API offers you an opportunity to work in the dynamic poultry industry competitive wages.

All interested applicants are asked to forward a resume in private to: hr@atlanticpoultry.com. We appreciate all interest, however, only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.