Poultry Hanger – Island Farmhouse Poultry

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Poultry Hanger to support the safe and humane handling of live birds within our poultry processing facility. This position plays an important role in maintaining animal welfare standards, following safe work practices, and supporting daily production targets.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely and humanely remove live chickens from module drawers and hang them by their feet onto moving shackles.
- Inspect the work area and ensure equipment is functioning properly before starting operations.
- Follow animal welfare standards and applicable BC meat inspection requirements.
- Work with the Plant Manager and Kill/Evis Lead Hand to support daily production operations.
- Maintain production line speed and work toward achieving daily production targets.
- Operate the module line scissor lift as required.
- Ensure birds are properly and consistently placed on shackles.
- Report equipment malfunctions, operational concerns, and safety hazards promptly.
- Follow all GMP, HACCP, SOP, SWP, animal welfare, and workplace safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Work cooperatively with team members to support productive and safe production operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Support other production departments and perform additional duties as required to meet operational needs.

Qualifications

- Previous experience in poultry processing, live bird handling, or food production is an asset.
- Training in the safe and humane handling of birds is preferred; training will be provided.




- Knowledge of GMP and HACCP requirements is an asset.
- Strong awareness of animal welfare and workplace safety practices.
- Ability to recognize and report potential hazards.
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Reliable, responsible, and able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including standing, walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive movements.
- Commitment to animal welfare, food safety, quality, and workplace safety.
- Willingness to learn new tasks and work in different departments based on operational requirements.

Work Setting

- Indoor poultry-processing environment.
- Exposure to live birds, poultry-related odours, noise, and wet or cold conditions.
- Fast-paced environment requiring employees to maintain production line speed.
- Role involves standing, walking, lifting, bending, and repetitive movements.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.

Compensation

- Salary: $19.00 per hour
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Work Location: In person

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Disability insurance
- Prescription drug and medical-equipment coverage
- Pension plan
- On-site parking
- Casual dress
- Employee referral bonuses
- Employee appreciation programs
- Employee discount on chicken products

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cowichan Bay, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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