Floater – Hanover, ON Location:

Hanover, ON

Posting Date:

September 8, 2026

Application Deadline:

October 8, 2026

Job Type:

Full-Time

Shift Details:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:30AM 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 Valuable 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 across various departments. The successful applicant will be responsible for learning and supporting multiple roles within the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Determining gender and quality of day-old chicks

Working full rotation in the separator area and tray wash areas

Support in chick deliveries to farm operations

Work with the sanitation team as needed

Receiving duties including inventory management

Working on the inovo transfer crew when needed (Embrex) Saturday’s included

Working in egg room on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s when needed

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

Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices

Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/PCP/Biosecurity procedures

Proven ability in current position (attendance included)





Must be committed to working as a team or individually

Must be able to work in small groups with minimal supervision

Proven organizational and time management skills

Problem solving abilities

Must be capable of standing for long periods

Must be able to lift 40 – 50 lbs. repetitively overhead

Must be able to work in wet/humid environment

Able to work in a quick paced and repetitive task environment

Able to work varying & flexible hours until job complete

Must be available to work Statutory Holidays

Must hold a valid G license

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.

Our 13,500 team members work in 20+ locations across Canada and the U.S. Find out where our plants and offices are located.

There’s no limit to how far you can take your career at Maple Leaf Foods. We’re a team of people with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of skills who challenge each other every day to learn and grow. When you join our team, your opportunities for growth are endless.

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