Barn Sanitation and Maintenance (Contract) Date Posted

Country

Canada

Location

Hanover, ON

Barn Sanitation and Maintenance – Hanover, ON

Location

Hanover, ON

Posting Date

September 14, 2026

Application Deadline

September 25, 2026

Job Type

Contract (2-Month)

Shift Details

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6AM-4PM, Friday 6AM-2PM, Weekend On-Call rotation

Reason for vacancy

Additional 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 reliable and motivated individual to join our team.

Our Barn

Sanitation and Maintenance team is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining barns and equipment at our breeder farm operations. This role also supports general farm duties that may arise throughout the scheduled shift. Weekday and weekend availability is required. Training will be provided to the selected candidate. If you're looking to be part of an exciting and rewarding career in the agricultural industry, we encourage you to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning company owned Breeder barns and equipment

Sanitation of barns and equipment using chemicals

Maintenance and repairs to barns and barn equipment

Operation of variety of machinery and hand tools

Installing recent equipment

Changing over old equipment

Must travel to various farms

Moving spiking birds

Ensure compliance with animal health and welfare protocols

Follow safety and quality standards

Perform other duties as assigned

What's in it for you?





$27.87- $28.87 per hour (based on progression)

All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and safety

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

Capable of performing heavy work on a daily basis

Able to complete work without supervision

Must have experience with hand tools

Experience operating equipment (skid steers and Steiner tractors)

Able to work in extreme weather hot or cold

Able to work longer hours on some days (e.g. early starts and/or late end times)

Experience with feeding equipment an asset

Poultry background an asset

Valid G driver's 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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