Westcoast Poultry Services has provided chicken catching services for poultry farms across the Fraser Valley for the past 30 years and is looking to add hard working, physically fit individuals to our workforce. Full-time and part-time positions available in Abbotsford.
Start Date: A.S.A.P
TRANSPORTATION: - Shuttle service provides transportation for you from you home to work
JOB DESCRIPTION: - Catch and load live chickens into transport cages - Follow strict procedures and training covering animal welfare and work place safety - Respirators, hi-visibility vests, flashlights, and all other PPE is provided.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Fast paced - Physical work - Farm atmosphere (dusty, smelly, manure, live animals) - Indoors inside barns out of the weather - Dim to dark lighting
SHIFT DETAILS: - Graveyard and Early Morning Shifts with varying times- 5-6 nights per week, Sunday night to Friday night - Start time: 11:00pm to 2:00 am Finish: between 5:00am to 10am - 75-85 hours bi-weekly - Full Time or Part Time shift schedule is available.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: - None
COMPENSATION: - $21.00 / Hour (no experience) experienced pay TBA - +Individual and team bonuses every pay period ($80.00 - $300.00) - +Stat Holiday Pay - +Vacation Pay - Wages paid by direct deposit.
REQUIREMENTS: - Steel toe boots - Come to work well rested - Work well with team members and also independently - Positive attitude - Punctuality - Clear communication with co-workers and management - Ability to work graveyard shift - Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time and lift, pull and push 40 lbs.
TRAINING: - Provided on site for catching and loading procedures and overall workplace safety - Designated trainer will accompany you throughout the training period (half shift) and work with you 1 on 1 until both you and your trainer are satisfied with your ability to do the job safely and correctly.
COVID-19 precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 45 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- If you have experience catching chickens, who was your employer during this time and how long ago did you work for them?
- Are you located in Abbotsford for pick up and drop off?
- How long are you looking to work here at this job if you decide you would like to work here?
Experience:
- chicken catching: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
