Interested in joining Canada’s largest poultry processor? At Maple Lodge Farms, we’re not only passionate about our chickens, but our people, too. We operate to the latest in technological, health and safety, and quality standards. With rapid expansion over the years, and continued innovation and investment in growth, we’re looking for committed, team players to join the Maple Lodge family. As a proudly family-owned Canadian company, we’re passionate about what we do. If you’re a committed team player, we would love to have you as part of our team.
About the Role:
The Byproduct Driver, part of our Property Management team, is responsible for the delivery/transportation of byproducts, waste, and recycling as needed, moving from our plant facility to off-site locations.
This is an existing position in the company.
What's in it for you?
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Company paid benefit package including health, dental, and group insurance benefits
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Company pension plan after 1 year of service
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Weekly pay
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On-Site Cafeteria
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Discount at our Chicken Shop
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Opportunities for career advancement
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A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work
What you will be doing:
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Responsible for delivering animal byproduct (inedible chicken parts) to disposal facility per schedules set by Maple Lodge Farms.
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Assists the Maple Lodge Farms Nutrient team with loading outside takers of poultry fat.
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Responsible for moving trailers of distressed/waster chicken products to Nutrient plant for disposal and assisting with loading/unloading of skids/totes as required
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Responsible for completing pre-trip/post-trip inspection of vehicle, along with all required paperwork, including daily vehicle inspection sheet, logbook, and disposal manifests.
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Completes preventative maintenance on byproduct equipment such as changing out hydraulic fittings, greasing equipment, etc., as well as reporting any maintenance that is required to trucks or trailers to the Byproduct Lead Hand.
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Supports the Property Maintenance team by assisting with maintenance of Maple Lodge Farms buildings, yards, and properties, including but not limited to:
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Repairing
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Pothole Repair
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Resurfacing Yard and Parking Lots (Grading)
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Replacing
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Plowing Snow Clearing
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Salting
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Dust control watering of Yard
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Picking up garbage
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Spraying or cutting down weeds in the yard
What you will bring:
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Ontario Class AZ Driver’s License.
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Driver’s Abstract (clean driving history).
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Two to three years’ experience required; preferable with previous experience working with tractor wet lines (hydraulics), dump trailers and roll-offs.
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Strong understanding of Ministry of Environment regulations related to animal byproduct transportation and disposal.
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Working knowledge of food and meat plant regulatory standards (CFIA, etc.), GMP, HACCP, BRC, food safety, food quality, etc.
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Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, Loss Control, etc.
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Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities.
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High School Diploma required.
Maple Lodge Farms was established in 1955. We are the largest chicken processor in Canada, and we remain family owned. The principles that guided us from our humble beginnings, when Lawrence May sold eggs door-to-door, are the same principles that guide us today: hard work, agricultural wisdom and family values. We are creating a sustainable future by providing healthy, wholesome, best quality chicken products with a focus on the humane treatment of animals, the responsible use of resources and the positive development of our employees and the communities in which we operate.
Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check.
In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2003, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are required to make their needs known in advance.
Our recruitment process may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in reviewing applications. These tools help identify candidates whose qualifications closely align with the job requirements. Please note, these AI tools are not used to disqualify applicants but to support our efforts in efficiently screening large volumes of applications.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
