Potato Storage Labourer

Cavendish Farms is currently hiring Temporary Laboure for our fall harvest season. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team in a hands-on, fast-paced outdoor work environment.

• Hourly Wage : $20.93/hr
• Schedule: 7 days a week, 10–14 hours per day
• Start Date: September 24 2026 ( estimate satrt date)
• Duration: 4–6 weeks (with possibility of extension)
• Work Environment: Outdoor work
• Overtime : After 44 hours worked each week

Bonus: $2.00 bonus incentive for each hour worked during harvest ( Paid out at the end of the harvest season based on safety and attendance)

 

Responsibilities

• Seasonal laborer positions during filling of the potato warehouses will be responsible for:
• Backing in potato trucks to unload into storage buildings
• Collecting potato samples from trucks, and monitoring potato quality 
• Cleaning around equipment (shoveling dirt and debris away from product line)
• Operation of equipment used in the potato warehouses (I.e., Bin-pilers, and -if qualified- Skid-Steer, Forklift, Wheel-Loader).
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to get to and from work.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs (18kgs)
• Ability to do manual physical labor;
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment;
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions;
• High degree of attention to detail and demonstrated ability to multi-task;
• Previous forklift or skid steer experience would be considered an asset;
• Mechanical aptitude and/or previous experience working in farm operations would be considered an asset
• Availability to work extended hours, evenings and weekends (Up to 7 days a week, 10 – 16-hour days during harvest season);

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cavendish Farms is a family-run company, where our team members are never just a number. We work from seed-to-table, providing opportunities to explore and grow. Headquartered in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen potato products and appetizers throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have Manufacturing facilities in PEI, Ontario, Alberta, and North Dakota and farm operations in the Maritimes and Minnesota and North Dakota. We also operate a research and plant breeding centre in PEI to develop new potato varieties and sustainable potato farming practices.

We have a proud history of values, quality and service, And bringing the goodness of the farm to the table is what we do best.