Posted 21 days ago
Farm Labourer
@ Atlantic Poultry
New Brunswick
Overview
Atlantic Poultry is hiring a full-time Farm Labourer to help with animal husbandry in its barns, including feeding, watering, monitoring ventilation and temperature, handling birds and sanitizing facilities. The role works a weekend rotation averaging 45 hours per week, with some holidays and on-call alarm response.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor feed, water and barn ventilation and temperature
- Handle and care for live and deceased birds
- Clean, wash and sanitize barns and equipment
- Maintain accurate daily records
- Follow biosecurity and safety procedures
Requirements summary:
- Ability to work with live poultry
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift 30 lbs
- Grade 12 or equivalent preferred
- Agricultural or food processing experience preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-16
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 45 |
| Schedule | day, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 30 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness |
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Atlantic Poultry
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Feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and our animals, to inspire the next generation of farmers.
Full company description
Atlantic Poultry, Inc. is 100% Atlantic Canadian owned and operated, with operations in NS, NB and NL. API is committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care, to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian farmers. We supply broiler chicks, turkey poults and layer chicks throughout Atlantic Canada, and supply and grade table eggs for Nova Scotia. Atlantic Poultry is focusing on doing things the "Farm" way: - doing the right thing (even when no one is looking) -taking pride in a job well done - caring strongly for the welfare of our animals; as well as the "Atlantic Canadian" way: - we are relentless in the pursuit of a better way - we believe that people matter - we've been taught that this Land will provide if we treat this Land with respect.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,103
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 60
- Reported office locations
- 791 Belcher St, Port Williams, NS B0P 1T0, CA
- Business categories
- Agriculture
- Food and Beverage
- Service Industry
- Other recorded names
- Atlantic Poultry
- Atlantic Poultry, Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Atlantic Poultry, Inc. is 100% Atlantic Canadian owned and operated, with operations in NS, NB and NL. API is committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care, to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian farmers. We supply broiler chicks, turkey poults and layer chicks throughout Atlantic Canada, and supply and grade table eggs for Nova Scotia. Atlantic Poultry is…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Port Williams, NS |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Summary
At Atlantic Poultry Incorporated (API) we are committed to feeding our communities through stewardship of the land and animals in our care to inspire the next generation of Atlantic Canadian Farmers. API is a proud supporter of the poultry industry, providing feed, chicks, and fresh eggs year around to our customers throughout Atlantic Canada. We strive to foster a culture of understanding towards animal care principles and requirements that will allow our livestock to be healthy, productive, safe, and secure.
The Farm Labourer will work as part of the team ensuring the company’s animal husbandry practices are followed. Responsibilities of a Farm Labourer may include helping to unload shavings, handling live or deceased birds, collecting eggs, and weighing birds. The employee in this position will also assist with cleaning, washing, and sanitizing the barns and equipment when they are empty. Help with barn set up and preparation for new flocks. The individual in this position will also help with transfer of birds from grow to lay barns.
Schedule
The work schedule for this position is a rotation that includes weekends, averaging 45 hours per week. The individual must be able to work flexible hours, including some holidays, and be available to answer on-call alarms.
Position Accountabilities
- Follow feed programs and monitor levels
- Tend to the needs of live poultry
- Ensure water and food quality and supply are adequate
- Set and monitor feed and water lines
- Monitor and regulate ventilation and temperature
- Maintain accurate daily records
- Handle live and deceased birds
- Follow a spray vaccination program
- Daily barn maintenance i.e., clean floors, garbage removal, and culling as required
- Input data using electronic devices
- Barn preparation
- Unload shavings
- Assist with cleaning, washing, and sanitizing the barns and equipment
- Protect the organization’s value by keeping all protected and proprietary information confidential
- Practice bio security protocol
- Follow all safety processes and procedures
- All other duties as assigned
Position Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to work with live poultry
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to lift to 30 lbs
- Strong commitment to health & safety
- Pleasant, outgoing personality, with a friendly
- positive approach to customer service.
- Experience in the agricultural industry and/or food processing preferable.
- Valid drivers’ license with a clean driver's abstract is preferred
Working Conditions
The position operates indoors in a farm/barn environment. Work environment may be warm and humid, cold in the winter months, dusty at times with strong odours, and noisy. Standing for long periods of time and repetitive tasks are common.
Weekend and holiday work may be required based on operational requirements.
API offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Health and dental benefits
- Extended health care coverage
- Participation in the API Pension Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Participation in the API Bonus Program
To apply for this position please visit our company website at www.atlanticpoultry.com and visit the "Join Our Team" section and select explore opportunities in New Brunswick.
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