Hatchery Worker – Truck Washing – New Hamburg, ON (15 min from Kitchener) Location: 70 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg Job Type: Full-Time Posting Date: 09/29/ Application Deadline: 10/07/ Shift Details: Overnight shift starting at 7pm to 3am – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday Reason for vacancy: New Headcount Vacancy Code: -NHB-28 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 The Truck Washer is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of chick transport trucks, trailers, loading bays, and associated equipment.

This role plays a critical part in supporting biosecurity, animal welfare, sanitation standards, and chick quality by ensuring transportation equipment is cleaned and prepared for daily operations.

Key Responsibilities Ensure all chick transport trucks are washed and sanitized according to established schedules, with a goal of maintaining a minimum twice-weekly cleaning cycle for all vehicles.

Coordinate and complete truck washing activities after production hours to maximize operational efficiency and minimize disruption to hatchery operations.

Ensure trucks returning later in the day are cleaned and prepared for future use before the next scheduled dispatch.





Monitor truck sanitation standards and proactively identify opportunities to improve cleaning frequency, consistency, and accountability.

Maintain truck bays, wash stations, and related equipment in a clean, organized, and operational state.

Support sanitation operations during staffing shortages, employee absences, or periods of increased workload.

Clean truck cab interiors, including garbage removal and floor mat maintenance.

Perform routine cleaning of steps, platforms, lift gates, and access areas.

Assist with snow, ice, and buildup removal during winter conditions.

Communicate sanitation concerns, equipment deficiencies, or scheduling issues to supervisors.

Ensure sanitation procedures are completed in accordance with biosecurity and operational standards.

What’s in it for you? $21.10 - $22.10 per hour Qualifications Must hold a valid Ontario G driver’s licence and be comfortable safely maneuvering and repositioning trucks within designated yard areas.

Ability to work flexible hours until tasks are completed Physically capable of frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching.

Must be comfortable working in conditions that may involve strong odours, noise, wet surfaces and humidity.

Able to follow SOPs, sanitation schedules, and health & safety protocols Must adhere to PCP, WHIMS and CFIA standards Apply Now: Submit your resume via:

📌 Hatchery Worker – Truck Washing (New Hamburg)
🏢 Maple Leaf Foods
📍 New Hamburg