hatchery worker - poultry

Atlantic Poultry Inc.Kentville, NSJob Bankpublished 08/27/2026
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Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

  • Dusty.
  • Noisy.
  • Odours.
  • Livestock.
  • Poultry and egg production.
  • Work setting: Rural area.

Tasks:

  • Disinfect pens, barns or poultry houses.
  • Handling animals.
  • Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed.
  • Detect disease and health problems in crops, livestock and poultry.
  • Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors).
  • Vaccinate animals to prevent and treat diseases.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Ability to work independently.
  • Fast-paced environment.
  • Physically demanding.
  • Repetitive tasks.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Handling heavy loads.
  • Hand-eye co-ordination.
  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Walking.
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Employment terms options:

  • Early morning.

Government programs:

Recognized employer.

Employment terms options:

  • Evening.
  • Shift.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Morning.
  • Night.

Experience:

No experience (will train).

Employment terms options:

  • On call.
  • Day.
  • Weekend.
  • Overtime required.

Health benefits:

  • Dental plan.
  • Disability benefits.
  • Health care plan.
  • Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

  • Group insurance benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Pension plan.