Posted 7 days ago
Farm Services Worker
@ Atlantic Poultry
Port Williams, Nova Scotia
Overview
Atlantic Poultry is hiring a Farm Services Worker to prepare barns before new flocks arrive, including cleaning, washing and disinfecting, plus vaccinations, bird transfers and site maintenance. The role is Monday to Friday, starting 7:30am and averaging 40 hours per week, with weekend, evening and holiday work possible.
Responsibilities:
- Clean, wash and disinfect barns before new flocks arrive
- Handle and move live birds and support vaccinations
- Operate pressure washers, tractors and farm equipment
- Maintain property and grounds
Requirements summary:
- Ability to work with live poultry
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Grade 12 or equivalent preferred
- Agricultural or food processing experience preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
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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 | 9 |
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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.
The Farm Services Worker is responsible for general farm work that relates to barn preparation prior to new flocks arriving. This includes cleaning, washing, & disinfecting barns. The Farm Services Worker will support with vaccinations, Bird transfers between facilities, Site maintenance & upkeep, and other farm related duties as required.
Schedule
The work schedule for this position is Monday to Friday, 7:30am start time, averaging 40 hours per week. Weekend, evening and holiday work may be required based on operational requirements.
Position Accountabilities
- Remove litter from barns.
- Clean out, wash, & disinfect barns.
- Moving and handling live birds.
- Operate pressure washers, tractors, and other farm equipment.
- Assisting in equipment assembly if needed
- Property and grounds maintenance, ex: mowing, trimming, painting, shoveling, etc.
- Inform supervisor of issues or changes.
- Properly wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators as required.
- 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 50 lbs.
- Mechanical aptitude would be an asset.
- Strong commitment to health & safety.
- Experience in the agricultural industry and/or food processing preferable.
- Valid drivers’ license with a clean drivers abstract is an asset.
- Experience operating farm tractors is an asset.
- Pleasant, outgoing personality, with a friendly positive approach to team collaboration.
Working Conditions
The position operates indoors and outdoors in a farm and 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.
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