Hatchery worker

1 week ago

Kentville NS, Cumberland County, NS; Nova Scotia, Canada Atlantic Poultry, Inc. Full-time

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

  • Dusty
  • Noisy
  • Odours
  • Livestock
  • Poultry and egg production

Work setting

  • Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses
  • Handling animals
  • Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
  • Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry
  • Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors)
  • Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Ability to work independently
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Pension plan
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