Hatchery Worker – Truck Washing

Hatchery Worker – Truck Washing – New Hamburg, ON (15 min from Kitchener)

Location: 70 Heritage Drive, New Hamburg

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Date: 08/19/2026

Application Deadline: 08/25/2026

Shift Details: Overnight shift starting at 7pm to 3am – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

Reason for vacancy: New Headcount

Vacancy Code: 2026-NHB-24

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

The Truck Washer is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitation of chick transport trucks, trailers, loading bays, and associated equipment. This role plays a critical part in supporting biosecurity, animal welfare, sanitation standards, and chick quality by ensuring transportation equipment is cleaned and prepared for daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all chick transport trucks are washed and sanitized according to established schedules, with a goal of maintaining a minimum twice-weekly cleaning cycle for all vehicles.
• Coordinate and complete truck washing activities after production hours to maximize operational efficiency and minimize disruption to hatchery operations.
• Ensure trucks returning later in the day are cleaned and prepared for future use before the next scheduled dispatch.
• Monitor truck sanitation standards and proactively identify opportunities to improve cleaning frequency, consistency, and accountability.
• Maintain truck bays, wash stations, and related equipment in a clean, organized, and operational state.
• Support sanitation operations during staffing shortages, employee absences, or periods of increased workload.
• Clean truck cab interiors, including garbage removal and floor mat maintenance.
• Perform routine cleaning of steps, platforms, lift gates, and access areas.
• Assist with snow, ice, and buildup removal during winter conditions.
• Communicate sanitation concerns, equipment deficiencies, or scheduling issues to supervisors.
• Ensure sanitation procedures are completed in accordance with biosecurity and operational standards.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• $21.10 - $22.10 per hour (based on progression)
  
  

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Ontario G driver’s licence and be comfortable safely maneuvering and repositioning trucks within designated yard areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours until tasks are completed
• Physically capable of frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching. Must be comfortable working in conditions that may involve strong odours, noise, wet surfaces and humidity.
• Able to follow SOPs, sanitation schedules, and health & safety protocols
• Must adhere to PCP, WHIMS and CFIA standards
  
  

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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.

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