First seen by our source: 29 days ago
Poultry Farm Worker
@ Riverdale Poultry
Kitchener, Ontario
Overview
Riverdale Poultry is hiring 20 full-time poultry farm workers to catch and load chickens and turkeys, with day and night shifts and travel to other farm locations paid by the employer. The work includes loading, moving poultry and equipment, cleaning, and following biosecurity and food safety procedures. Pay is at least $19.03 per hour for 40 hours per week, or piecework if higher, with overtime offered.
Pay:
From $19.03 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Catch chickens and turkeys
- Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies and poultry
- Operate and maintain basic poultry equipment
- Clean and disinfect work site and equipment
- Follow food safety and biosecurity procedures
Requirements summary:
- English language
- Physically demanding work
- No experience required
- No education or credentials required
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jazzhr
- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Generous 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
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- 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…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Elmira, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1960 |
| Specialties | Live Haul TransportationPoultry TransportationAnimal WelfareSupply ChainSupply Chain ManagementTransportationTransportation and Logisticsand Logistics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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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, employees 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 the 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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