Posted 5 months ago
Live Haul Truck Operator
@ Eden Valley Incorporated
Berwick, Nova Scotia
Overview
Eden Valley Poultry is hiring a full-time Live Haul Truck Operator to handle live birds safely, stage modules, clean trailers and keep animal welfare and food safety records. The role requires a forklift certification and a Nova Scotia Class 1 licence with air brake endorsement, and rotating early morning shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays. Benefits include medical, dental and a pension plan.
Responsibilities:
- Unload live bird modules with a forklift
- Stage modules by lot number and load schedule
- Wash, sanitize and maintain live haul trailers
- Monitor birds for animal welfare compliance
- Complete HACCP-related documentation
Requirements summary:
- Valid forklift certification required
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 1 licence with air brake endorsement
- Experience in manufacturing, agriculture or poultry is an asset
- Flexible for early morning shifts, weekends and holidays
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Department | Transportation & driving |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | holidays, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 25 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Forklift Certification, Air brake endorsement |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Tuition support, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Eden Valley Incorporated
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Full company description
We take pride in bringing high quality, wholesome, fresh poultry products to you, our customer. With our employee’s dedicated focus on food safety and quality, we are confident you will be impressed by the products available to meet your customers’ needs, Eden Valley Poultry is a HACCP certified facility, we have a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of our community, We produce wholesome, delicious chicken and turkey products you can feel good about serving your family. Our products include air chilled, fresh whole chickens sold in the Maritime provinces under the Eden Valley Poultry brand name, and to grocery stores and restaurants in the Maritimes and across the country, Safe & quality products for our customers, A culture of high performance, Best in class processes, Contribute to the well-being of the community.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,411
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 116
- Reported office locations
- 326 Main St, Berwick, Nova Scotia B0P 1E0, CA
- Business categories
- Food and Beverage
- Wholesale
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Eden Valley Incorporated
- Eden Valley Poultry
- 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.
We take pride in bringing high quality, wholesome, fresh poultry products to you, our customer. With our employee’s dedicated focus on food safety and quality, we are confident you will be impressed by the products available to meet your customers’ needs, Eden Valley Poultry is a HACCP certified facility, we have a responsibility to contribute to the well-being of our community, We produce wholesome, delicious…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Berwick, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 13 |
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Eden Valley Poultry Incorporated is seeking a Live Haul Truck Operator to join our Live Haul team. You are responsible for safe handling of live birds in acclimatizing ensuring compliance with the animal welfare program. As a processor of chicken and turkey for our Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island farmers, Eden Valley Poultry is unique in the industry. We strive to be an employer of choice by contributing to the well-being of the community, minimizing our impact on the environment, and remaining focused on exceptional food safety and quality standards.
Why work for Eden Valley Poultry?
You will work in partnership with an incredible team. They will share with you their knowledge and their support. As a team, we will achieve our goals and live our values of excellence, visibility, and passion.
We offer benefits for you including medical, dental, and a pension plan. You will also have instant access to a healthcare provider for you and your family. By joining our team, you will also receive a subsidy towards a wellness program of your choice. As we grow and develop, we want to give you the same opportunity by offering tuition reimbursements. You will also get staff discounts on Eden Valley products.
As the Live Haul Truck Operator you will:
- Safely unload live bird modules using a forklift and ensure proper handling procedures are followed.
- Stage lives bird modules according to lot numbers and load schedules as required.
- Wash, sanitize, and maintain live haul trailers and related equipment.
- Reload empty modules into the system and secure clean tarps appropriately.
- Monitor staged birds to ensure compliance with animal welfare standards and company procedures.
- Complete all required documentation and records accurately, including HACCP-related forms and reports.
- Follow all departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions to maintain consistency and operational efficiency.
- Adhere to all health and safety, environmental, food safety, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and biosecurity requirements at all times.
- Participate in departmental meetings, operational updates, continuous improvement initiatives, HACCP/food safety programs, and quality-related activities.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, agricultural, or poultry environment is an asset.
- Experience operating forklifts or heavy equipment is considered an asset.
- Valid Forklift Certification required.
- Valid Nova Scotia Class 1 Driver’s License with air brake endorsement required.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office.
- Flexible to work rotating early morning shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Physically capable of lifting up to 25 lbs and working in environments exposed to dust, noise, warm temperatures, and protective equipment requirements.
Eden Valley Poultry Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants, please apply on our website at www.edenvalleypoultry.com or via this link https://recruiting.ultipro.ca/EDE5000EVALL/JobBoard/2df711c7-8cf1-4769-a33d-da9bb7dfc155/Opportunity/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=de8b28cc-8765-44cd-bc16-3b8940c8cdf6
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