Poultry Technician

Burnbrae Farms

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation, Canadian, family-owned company and a leading egg producer and processor. We are hiring Poultry Farm Workers for our farm in Kleefeld, with support needed at other locations in Saint Malo and New Bothwell. This role offers hands-on experience in egg farming, working as part of a team to prepare birds and barns for optimal potential. The position is a full-time permanent role, reporting to the Farm Manager, with no direct reports.

Requirements

• 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 10-15 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with agriculture or farm animals is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare birds for transport from a barn to another site, including loading birds into carts and onto transport trucks, and unloading birds from carts into the barn.
• Clean barns and equipment using high-pressure water and various chemicals.
• Apply vaccinations to birds.
• Perform other farm duties as requested.
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety in all tasks, including wearing required Personal Protective Equipment, using safe lifting techniques, following lock out tag out procedures, and appropriate use, handling, and storage of chemicals.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed