Sanitation Team Member - Hanover, ON
Location: 90, 10 th Ave., Hanover
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: July 22, 2026
Application Deadline: August 12, 2026
Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:30AM or 6AM start. Wednesday, 6AM start. End time variable based on production needs.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
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 We are seeking a dependable and motivated individual to join our hatchery team as a Sanitation Team Member. The successful candidate will be part of the Hatchery sanitation team and will be responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of hatchery equipment, rooms, and tray wash operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a clean environment, ensuring high standards of animal care, food safety, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with team members to support daily hatchery operations and help achieve production goals.
Key Responsibilities Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, floors, walls and ceilings of rooms, filters, ductwork, tops and tunnels
Complete start up, operation and shut down of tray washer
Wash hatch tray rollers and return to clean room for tray washer operator
Power hose any remaining dirt and debris from trays that need to be re-cleaned
Remove trays from tray washer, inspect,



and stack on clean rollers when tray washer operator is performing other duties
Disinfect stacks of hatching trays
Operate tray washer (start-up, operation, shutdown), including cleaning hatch tray rollers, re-cleaning soiled trays, and assisting with tray handling during operator downtime
Inspect, stack, and disinfect washed trays on clean rollers, ensuring all trays are free of debris and ready for reuse.
Remove trays from tray washer, inspect, and stack on clean rollers
Setter sanitation support on Wednesday’s
Other duties as assigned

What's in it for you? $21.56- $22.56 per hour (based on progression)
All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)

Qualifications Be reliable and dependable with strong attendance and punctuality
Demonstrated attention to detail and safe work practices
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work flexible hours based on business and production needs, including Statutory Holidays
Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive work setting
Comfortable working in wet/humid conditions and varying temperatures
Ability to use power hoses and work at heights,



including ladders and the tops of setters and hatchers
Must be capable of standing for extended periods
Must be capable of lifting, pushing, and carrying 30 to 50 lbs. repetitively, including overhead lifting
Understanding of, and commitment to following, Animal Welfare, PCP, and Biosecurity procedures
Proven performance in current role, including attendance record
Able to work varying & flexible hours until job complete
Must be available to work Statutory Holidays

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.
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📌 Sanitation Team Member (Ontario)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 Ontario