Role Overview
Maple Leaf Foods is hiring a Contract Breeder Farm Lead Hand. This is a full-time role in CA. posted 4 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
\r\n\r\nJob Description\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAbout Us\r\nWe’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.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPosition Summary\r\nWe are seeking dependable, motivated individuals to join our team in a leadership role supporting our breeder farm operations. As a Lead Hand, you will play a key role in overseeing daily farm activities, ensuring animal care standards are met, and supporting team performance. This position provides operational leadership throughout the work week and assumes additional responsibilities during the absence of the Farm Supervisor(s).\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\n\tCollect, clean, and sort eggs according to quality standards\r\n\tPerform routine cleaning and sanitation across breeder farm\r\n\tCompletion of required paperwork\r\n\tMonitor and manage bird feeding schedules, ensuring proper nutrition and feed inventory control\r\n\tMaintain detailed logs of quality checks and production outputs\r\n\tChecking barns and eggs\r\n\tWeekend on call managing farm operations and staff\r\n\tProviding day-to-day direction of employees\r\n\tAssist in the development and implementation of farm safety and biosecurity protocols\r\n\tEnsure compliance with animal health and welfare protocols\r\n\tEnsure proper care and operational readiness of infrastructure, tools, and resources\r\n\tSAP Data Entry\r\n\tTraining as required\r\n\tOther duties as assigned\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWhat’s in it for you?\r\n\r\n\r\n\t$23.33 - $24.33 per hour (based on progression)\r\n\tAll PPE is provided to employees (Boot Reimbursement of $125 after 3 months of service)\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQualifications\r\n\r\n\r\n\tDemonstrated commitment to safe work practices\r\n\tMust understand and follow all Animal Welfare/CHEQ/Biosecurity procedures\r\n\tProven ability in current position (attendance included)\r\n\tEgg gathering experience an asset\r\n\tMechanical ability an asset\r\n\tWilling and able to work statutory holidays and 2 of 4 weekends\r\n\tAble to work independently\r\n\tSupervisory experience an asset\r\n\tPoultry background an asset\r\n\tValid G driver’s license\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Contract Breeder Farm Lead Hand position at Maple Leaf Foods?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Maple Leaf Foods. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Contract Breeder Farm Lead Hand position at Maple Leaf Foods located?
This position is based in CA. Maple Leaf Foods has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Contract Breeder Farm Lead Hand at Maple Leaf Foods earn?
Maple Leaf Foods has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Contract Breeder Farm Lead Hand role at Maple Leaf Foods posted?
This role was posted on May 11, 2026 (28 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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