Posted 21 days ago
Hatchery Worker
@ Atlantic Poultry
Port Williams, Nova Scotia
Overview
Atlantic Poultry is hiring a full-time Hatchery Worker to clean and sanitize hatchery equipment and buildings, move eggs and chicks, and box eggs. The role works a rotating schedule including weekends, averaging 40 hours per week, with some holidays and on-call shifts. The posting offers health and dental benefits, a pension plan, and a bonus program.
Responsibilities:
- Sort and handle day-old chicks humanely
- Load and transfer eggs throughout the hatchery
- Clean and disinfect equipment and rooms
- Box eggs and assist with Embrex vaccination
- Follow biosecurity and safety procedures
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 or equivalent preferred
- Ability to work with live poultry
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs for an extended period
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Agricultural experience preferable
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
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 30 lb · computer none |
| 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 | 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 Hatchery Worker is responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the Hatchery equipment and building as well as the removal of chicks from hatchers and transfer of eggs from setters to hatchers. The Hatchery Worker will be responsible for boxing eggs and egg transfers.
Schedule
The work schedule for this position is a rotation that includes weekends, averaging 40 hours per week. The individual must be able to work flexible hours, including some holidays, on-call as needed.
Position Accountabilities
- Sorting and handling day old chicks humanely
- Loading and handling eggs for hatching
- Assist with Embrex vaccination
- Transporting eggs throughout the hatchery
- Clean and disinfect equipment using appropriate methods (high pressure, mop, washer, etc.)
- General cleaning and setting up of equipment and rooms.
- Box eggs and egg transfers
- Provide an environment free of animal cruelty, abuse and/or neglect for our poultry
- 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
- Strong commitment to health & safety
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple demands
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs for an extended period
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Experience in the agricultural industry preferable
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture
Working Conditions
The position operates indoors in a production environment. The work environment is warm and humid and dusty at times with strong odours. Standing for long periods of time, repetitive tasks, and heavy lifting are common.
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 Nova Scotia.
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