29 Aug
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Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
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Winnipeg
29 Aug
Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
Winnipeg
FVSP | Fraser Valley Specialty PoultryFarm LabourerLocationYarrow, BCSchedule5:00 AM - 2:30 PM (45 hrs/week) – Weekend availability requiredJob TypeFull‑timeCompensation$20.75 per hour, based on experienceAbout FVSPFraser Valley Specialty Poultry (FVSP) is a well‑established family‑owned poultry company with over 50 years of history in British Columbia. Unlike a typical distributor, we manage the full process – from farm production and processing to distribution and sales – serving restaurants, retailers and food service customers across the Lower Mainland.We take pride in a friendly, supportive, team‑oriented work environment where every team member is valued and plays a meaningful role in our day‑to‑day success. If you enjoy working with food, building relationships and being part of a close‑knit team – this is the place for you.The RoleFraser Valley Specialty Poultry is looking for a dependable, hands‑on Farm Hand to join our team in Yarrow, BC. In this role you will support the daily care and housing of our chicken flocks while helping maintain a clean, safe, and well‑run farm operation.Key ResponsibilitiesManage the housing and care of poultry from brooding to shippingEnsure birds are fed, housed and maintained in an appropriate environment with proper ventilationImplement and improve farm practices to support quality, animal welfare, health and safety, and efficiencyOversee and direct labour to ensure work is completed efficientlyTrain and mentor staff using best management practices in animal husbandryEnsure compliance with company animal welfare, HACCP, and Health & Safety SOPs, policies, and protocolsMaintain and improve farm‑specific biosecurity programsCoordinate and assist with the transfer and hauling of ducks and geese as requiredComplete and submit required production, livestock, and staff records and paperworkProactively coordinate maintenance needs for barns and equipmentMaintain clean, safe and orderly farm sites, including barns,
driveways and surrounding areasPerform winter duties including snow removal, ice melt application and sidewalk clearingDevelop and implement severe weather plans for cold snaps and extreme heat eventsPerform basic inspections, cleaning, washing and greasing of tractors, skid steers and farm equipmentOversee mortality composting processes to minimize odorOrder and schedule bedding, feed and farm production suppliesSupport maintenance or plant operations as requiredWhat We’re Looking ForRequiredComfortable with physically demanding, hands‑on farm workAble to work independently and as part of a teamReliable, safety‑conscious and detail‑orientedWilling to work outdoors in varying weather conditionsWeekend coverage availability as requiredWhy Join FVSP?Work directly with a passionate, experienced team in the food industryFamily‑run company with a long‑standing reputation and loyal customer baseMeaningful role where your contributions make a direct daily impactReal career pathways – we promote from within and invest in trainingHands‑on role where your attention to detail keeps customers happy and product safeA respectful, team‑first culture that values a positive attitude and long‑term fitExtended Health Benefits (chiropractors, massage therapy, routine eye exam coverage, dental, life & dependent life insurance, employee assistance program, travel insurance, long‑term disability, annual Health/Lifestyle Spending Account)Paid orientation20% discount at our retail storeA safe, food‑safety focused workplace where teamwork mattersLunch items available at our retail store“Tab” system at our onsite retail store for full‑time employeesRelevant ExperienceAny sort of food processing experience, forklift ticket, air ticket, WHMIS, food‑safe and first aid are all assets to this position but not required.Equal Chance StatementFVSP employs a wide range of people from different backgrounds, cultures and walks of life. We deeply value diversity, equity and inclusion.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Farm Labourer - $20.8 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Fraser Valley Specialty Poultry
📍 Winnipeg