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.
Reporting to the Live Haul Dispatch Supervisors the Live Haul Dispatch will be responsible for dispatching Live Haul Drivers, verifying all documents received and scaling all incoming loads. Tracking and monitoring loads to ensure delivery to the plant for processing.
SHIFT: Sunday - Thursday 5:00PM - 1:30AM


What's in it for you?

• Health benefits and pension plan
• Weekly pay
• Onsite Cafeteria
• Discount at our Chicken Shop
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A culture that values humility, a respect for family and hard work

What you will be doing:

• Verifies Forms 3, 6, and F32 to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information being reported.
• Scans, copies and distributes all 3rd party paperwork, as required.
• Manages all relevant documentation and paperwork for U.S. Loads, including Health Certificate, CFIA envelope and Canadian Customs Invoice for submission to the CFIA. Edits all incorrect paperwork, reporting all changes to the Live Haul Dispatch Supervisor.
• Weighs incoming and outgoing trailers as needed. Enters all incoming trailer information into the relevant computer applications, ensuring all information is correct.
• Assesses, responds to, and ensures the resolution of any breakdowns, including equipment, scale, etc.
• Communicates any schedule deviations (e.g. delays or any other issues) to the Live Haul Drivers, Live Haul Dispatch Supervisor, Farmers, Catching Crews, and the Plant, as needed.
• Dispatches Live Haul Drivers, and provides paperwork, notes, and any other necessary information. Date/time stamps all Maple Lodge Farms drivers’ paperwork.
• Logs and communicates all distressed loads, emergency calls, catching delays and transponder usage.
• Answers all calls, and files documentation as required.
• Attends all meetings as required.
• Policies, Processes & Procedures
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ dispatch experience, working with livestock, preferably in a unionized environment;
• Knowledge of the Health of Animals Act and CFIA humane poultryhandling procedures.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, Loss Control, etc.;
• Analytical, with problem-identification and problem-solving capabilities;
• Knowledge of process improvement tools;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and effective multi-tasking is essential;
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in logistics, or equivalent experience;
• Canadian Livestock Transport (CLT) training an asset.

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.
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those chosen will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
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