Barn Sanitation and Maintenance (Contract) at Maple Leaf Foods Inc, Hanover, Ontario, CA

Barn Sanitation and Maintenance – Hanover, ON
Location: Hanover, ON
Posting Date: September 14, 2026
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
Job Type: Contract (2-Month)
Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6AM-4PM, Friday 6AM-2PM, Weekend On-Call rotation
Reason for vacancy: Additional Headcount

About Us
We’re a carbon-neutral food company on a mission to Raise the Good in Food—through better nutrition, safer workplaces, humane animal care, and sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We also work to reduce food insecurity in Canada. Join us and help build a better future.

Position Summary
We are seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join our team. Our Barn Sanitation and Maintenance team is responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining barns and equipment at our breeder farm operations. This role also supports general farm duties that may arise throughout the scheduled shift. Weekday and weekend availability is required.
Training will be provided to the selected candidate. If you’re looking to be part of an exciting and rewarding career in the agricultural industry, we encourage you to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning company owned Breeder barns and equipment
Sanitation of barns and equipment using chemicals
Maintenance and repairs to barns and barn equipment
Operation of variety of machinery and hand tools
Installing new equipment
Changing over old equipment
Must travel to various farms
Moving spiking birds
Ensure compliance with animal health and welfare protocols
Follow safety and quality standards
Perform other duties as assigned

What’s in it for you?

$27.87- $28.87 per hour (based on progression)
All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and safety
Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/CHEQ/Biosecurity procedures
Capable of performing heavy work on a daily basis
Able to complete work without supervision
Must have experience with hand tools
Experience operating equipment (skid steers and Steiner tractors)
Able to work in extreme weather hot or cold
Able to work longer hours on some days (e.g. early starts and/or late end times)
Experience with feeding equipment an asset
Poultry background an asset
Valid G driver’s license

Apply Now:
Submit your resume via:
- Email: [email protected]
- Online portal: www.mapleleaffoods.com/careers/
We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We champion diversity and inclusion as part of our purpose and vision, living our Leadership Values and driving results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

We confirm that AI tools are not utilized in the evaluation or selection of candidates within our hiring process.

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