Grower Services Field Technician

Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.

Reporting to the Grower Services Field Technician Team Manager, the Grower Services Field Technician will be responsible for driving performance and consistency by executing the technical programs provided by Maple Lodge Farms Grower Services model, a specialized system designed to support excellence in live bird production from hatch to slaughter.

This is to fill an existing position in the company.

Location: 8301 Winston Churchill Blvd, Brampton, ON L6Y 0A2

What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing:

• Make daily calls on chicken farms to provide the technical consultation required to service chicks, ensuring the delivery of high quality birds to MLF at the end of the growing period.
• Attend industry functions and meetings to promote Maple Lodge Farms.
• Monitor broilers throughout the growing period with a focus on the specific technical elements of the process (e.g. managing bronchitis, chick weights etc..).
• Participate in Grower Services team meetings, either in person or via conference call.
• 5. Communicate with all Grower Services team members and senior broiler planning specialist regarding the status of accounts and the technical performance of producers.
• Working with the Grower Services Account Management Team, manage a grower list, executing the defined grower service model ensuring the defined technical requirements are met by all MLF growers.
• Coordinating in a team selling environment with the Grower Services Account Management team, to provide the support services required by the grower.
• Deliver materials and knowledge related to the services provided and data captured at the grower barns.
• Collect and enter data as required by the grower service model.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures ; Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner

What you will bring:

• Minimum of two years of related experience and a demonstrated understanding of the production processes as it relates to broiler production including hatchery, broiler production, feed and slaughter an asset.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS;
• Understanding of fundamental bio security practices
• Team-player able to motivate others, negotiate effectively, and interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• General computer skills (MS Office i.e. Excel, Powerpoint etc.), Sharepoint.
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in a related field

Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.

Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.

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