Separator Operator

Separator Operator – Hanover, ON
Location: 90, 10th Ave., Hanover
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Date: July 22, 2026
Application Deadline: August 12, 2026
Shift Details: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 5:15AM start. Wednesday, 6AM starts. End time variable based on production needs.
Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount 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
We are seeking a dependable and motivated individual to join our hatchery team, supporting semi-automatic separator operations. In this role, the successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of a two-person team. This role plays a key role in ensuring a steady and consistent flow of chicks into the chick room, supporting daily production goals and maintaining high standards of animal care and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities

• Remove stacks of chicks from hatchers and move to separator area
• Load trays onto in-feed conveyor of separator
• Monitor equipment operation for optimum performance
• Monitor flow of chicks into chick room/assist Chick Room Supervisor to optimize efficiencies
• Assist with chick weights
• SAP data entry
• Operate tray washer (start-up, operation, shutdown), including cleaning hatch tray rollers, re-cleaning soiled trays, and assisting with tray handling during operator downtime.
• Inspect, stack, and disinfect washed trays on clean rollers, ensuring all trays are free of debris and ready for reuse.
• Remove trays from tray washer, inspect, and stack on clean rollers
• Setter sanitation support on Wednesday’s
• Other duties as assigned

What’s in it for you?

• $21.56- $22.56 per hour (based on progression)
• All PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Must understand and follow all Animal Welfare/PCP/Biosecurity procedures
• Proven ability in current position (attendance included)
• Must be committed to working as a team or individually
• Must be able to work in small groups with minimal supervision
• Proven organizational and time management skills
• Problem solving abilities
• Must be capable of standing for long periods
• Must be able to lift 40 – 50 lbs. repetitively overhead
• Must be able to work in a wet/humid environment
• Able to work in a fast paced and repetitive task environment
• Able to work varying & flexible hours until job complete
• Must be available to work Statutory Holidays

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