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Poultry Farm Worker

@ Riverdale Poultry

Brantford, Ontario

$19.03/hrFull-time
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Overview

Riverdale Poultry is hiring 20 full-time poultry farm workers to catch and load chickens and turkeys at farms in Ontario. The work involves catching, loading, cleaning and biosecurity tasks, with day and night shifts, overtime offered, and pay of at least $19.03 per hour or piecework, whichever is greater.

Pay:

From $19.03 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Catch and load chickens and turkeys
  • Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and poultry
  • Operate and maintain basic poultry machinery and equipment
  • Clean and disinfect the work site and equipment
  • Follow food safety and animal biosecurity procedures

Requirements summary:

  • English language
  • No experience required
  • Physical stamina for bending, crouching and kneeling
  • Communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work day or night shifts

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
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First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityNo experience needed
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience0+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingClient sites, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off

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Riverdale Poultry

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We exist to FEED THE COUNTRY – a purpose we’ve been proud of for over 65 years.

Full company description

At Riverdale Poultry, we're not just a transportation company; we're the lifeline of Ontario's poultry industry, ensuring that every feathered friend reaches its destination safely. But beyond our trucks and trailers lies a world of opportunity for individuals who are ready to spread their wings and soar in a dynamic, supportive, and purpose-driven environment. About Us: Riverdale Poultry is the heartbeat of Ontario's poultry transportation scene, with a legacy spanning over 65 years. We take pride in our role as champions of animal welfare and sustainability, delivering more than just poultry; we deliver peace of mind to farmers, processors, and customers alike. Why Join Us? Opportunity to be part of a company that's not just about moving poultry, but shaping the future of live haul transportation Culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning Chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of farmers, animals, and communities Our Core Values: 🔧 Get it Done Right: Talk is cheap. We get the job done. We do it the right way. Probably the hard way. 📚 Learn to Improve: For 60+ years, Riverdale has focused on perfecting our craft knowing we’ll never get there. We embrace each day as an opportunity to learn and push the yardstick. 🤝 Accountability to All: We are accountable to all stakeholders. This includes our fellow Riverdale Providers, customers, growers, animals, industry partners, and the communities we live in. 🤘 Kick Ass & Have Fun: We will do whatever it takes to win, but never compromise safety, animal welfare, integrity, or our values. We take our work very seriously, but not ourselves. Laughter brightens the toughest situations, drives creativity, and brings us together. Join our team and discover a career where your talents will be nurtured, your ambitions fueled, and your impact felt far beyond the highways and byways of Ontario.

LinkedIn followers
8,842
People associated on LinkedIn
59
Reported office locations
  • 6811 Line 86, Elmira, Ontario N3B2Z3, CA
  • 490 Adelaide St W, Toronto, Ontario, CA
  • McGeachie Drive, Milton, Ontario, CA
  • 4275 King St E, Kitchener, Ontario N2P 2E9, CA
  • Frank Street, Mitchell, Ontario, CA
  • 14th Street, Hanover, Ontario, CA
  • 15870 Dakota Pl, London, Ontario N5V 0E2, CA
Business categories
  • Logistics
  • Retail
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Transportation
  • Shipping & Trucking
  • Transportation and logistics
Other recorded names
  • Riverdale Poultry
Specialties
  • Live Haul Transportation
  • Poultry Transportation
  • Animal Welfare
  • Supply Chain
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Transportation
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • and Logistics
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.

At Riverdale Poultry, we're not just a transportation company; we're the lifeline of Ontario's poultry industry, ensuring that every feathered friend reaches its destination safely. But beyond our trucks and trailers lies a world of opportunity for individuals who are ready to spread their wings and soar in a dynamic, supportive, and purpose-driven environment. About Us: Riverdale Poultry is the heartbeat of…

FieldValue
IndustryTruck Transportation
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersElmira, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1960
SpecialtiesLive Haul TransportationPoultry TransportationAnimal WelfareSupply ChainSupply Chain ManagementTransportationTransportation and Logisticsand Logistics
Open jobs on Jobsy9
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Job description

We are RPS Hawk, a leading poultry services company.

  • Business Name: RPS Hawk Inc.
  • Business Address: 6811 Line 86, Elmira, ON N3B 2Z5
  • Title of position: Poultry farm worker - NOC #8431 (NOC 8431)

Poultry farm worker (chicken and turkey catcher) - NOC #8431

Salary: Hourly - min $19.03/hour for 40.0 hours per week OR piecework (whichever is greater). Overtime offered.

Benefits: Other Benefits

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full Time

Number of Positions: 20

Employment Conditions: Day, Night

Job Requirements: Languages, English

Education: Not required

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required

Experience: No experience

Type of Farm Operations: Poultry Chicken, and Turkey catching

Specific Skills: Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry. Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and farm produce, livestock and poultry. Operate and maintain poultry related machinery and equipment. In the course of catching and loading, employee may be required to operate and maintain basic poultry related machinery and equipment (all non - licence requiring equipment). Follow food safety and security and animal bio-security procedures and other poultry related tasks. Clean and disinfect the work site, including poultry related equipment.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment; Physically demanding; Hand-eye coordination; Bending; Crouching; Kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information: Travel expenses paid by employer

Worksite Environment: Noisy; Odours

Work Location Information: Remote location; Various locations

Essential Skills: Communication; Working with others

Other Information: Job will require you to travel to other farm locations at employer's expense.

Contact information: If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

More about Riverdale:

We exist to “FEED THE COUNTRY” – a purpose we have been proud of for 65+ years.

We deliver a critical service to major poultry processors, and we live by our core values:

Get it Done Right: We get the job done. The right way. Probably the hard way.

Learn to Improve: We have always focused on perfecting our craft. Each day is an opportunity to learn and push the yardstick.

Accountability to All: We are accountable to all stakeholders – our team, customers, growers, animals, industry partners, and our communities.

Kick Ass and Have Fun! We do whatever it takes to win, but never compromise safety, animal welfare, integrity, or our values.

Upon request, Riverdale Poultry will provide accommodation to a job applicant with a disability during its recruitment process. If you require accommodation during this process please contact Human Resources at Tel: 519‑531‑0402 or Email: [email protected]

Thank you for your interest with Riverdale Poultry. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest with Riverdale Poultry. Only selected applicants will be contacted.

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