Poultry Hanger *NOC: 9462*
2 vacancies

Company: Island Farmhouse Poultry
Business information: Tucked away on British Columbia’s Vancouver Island in the Cowichan Valley Island Farmhouse Poultry is dedicated to providing the highest quality chicken. We are a fourth-generation family run poultry processor delivering products that are fresh and distinctive for consumers who appreciate local products.

Business address: 2325 Bradner Rd., Abbotsford, BC V4X 1E2
Work Location: 1615 Koksilah Rd., Cowichan Bay, BC, V0R 1N1
Type of Employment: Full time – Permanent
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Poultry hangers carefully remove the live poultry from the crates and places them upside down on moving shackles which begins the slaughter process.
• Ensures all animal welfare protocols are conducted.
• Ensure the full crates move on the conveyor belt.
• Inspect birds from live end to evisceration.
• Spray washes the empty crates and facilities to ensure cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Education: Not Required.
• Experience: Experience is an asset. Training will be provided on-site.
• Working Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast Paced, must be able to lift approximately 23Kgs or 50lbs, must be able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, push and pull for a long period of time
• Work site environment: Indoors with normal temperature, outdoors with seasonal temperatures.
• Personal suitability: Organized, Flexibility, Team player, Reliability.
• Weight handling: Up to 50lbs
– Function under repetitive movement of certain parts of the palms, fingers, wrist, hand, lower arm, upper arm, shoulder, and back movements, while bending the top half part of the body over for prolonged periods of time.
– Remain drug and alcohol free to perform in a safety sensitive functional position.

Salary: $18.80 hourly, 35-40 Hours per week.

Benefits:
Life insurance, Dental insurance, Pension plan, Extended medical insurance, Prescription drugs, medical equipment, discount on chicken and employee appreciation and referral bonuses are available to earn.

Important Information This position will require working 7.5 hours per day. The hours of work will depend on variable factors such as flock size and team members in attendance. Rural area, Remote location.

Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]

Required languages: ENGLISH

Education level: NOT REQUIRED

Required skills: NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED

Closest intersection: KOKSILAH